At one point in time, we have all learned a lesson a two from the incredible works of Shakespeare. From "Romeo and Juliet" to "Hamlet," Shakespeare’s influence on literature and the English language has no match. He was a literary genius, as well as a master of insults.

So here’s a new lesson for you college students: whoever told you that "words will never hurt you" was lying. If you are going to insult someone, why not do it 17th century style? The next time you get into a fight with your roommate or the boy next door, throw out the profanity and pick up a quote from Shakespeare. 

1. “I challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see that you are unarmed.” – "Romeo and Juliet"

Translation: It is obvious that I am smarter than you, and I prefer not to waste my time...

2. “Drop into to rotten pit of death.” – "Richard III"

Translation: A more dramatic way of saying, "Drop dead," and possibly a new addition to a Taylor Swift song.

3. “Away you three inch fool!” – The Taming of the Shrew

Translation: Not needed.

4. “I bite my thumb at you, Sir!" – "Romeo and Juliet"

Translation: A Shakespearean equivalent to flipping someone off, but it sounds much more tasteful don't you think?

5. "I must tell you friendly in your ear, sell when you can, you are not for all markets." – As You Like It

Translation: Take what you can get, because when it comes to members of the opposite sex, your pickings are slim.

6. "Villian, I have done thy mother." – "Titus Andronicus"

Translation: Hand it to Shakespeare to give us the world's first and finest "Yo Momma" Joke.

7. " I do desire that we may become better strangers." – "As You Like It"

Translation: I wish I had never even met you, so let's pretend we never did. 

8. “I am not bound to please thee with my answer.” – "The Merchant of Venice"

Translation: You don't deserve for me to answer that question. My advice: don't use this one on your professors.