We few. We happy few. We band of brothers, for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother

We few. We happy few. We band of brothers, for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother

The famous lines "We few. We happy few. We band of brothers, for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother" are from William Shakespeare's play, Henry V. These words are spoken by King Henry V before the Battle of Agincourt, as he rallies his troops and inspires them to fight bravely against the French army.