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“What is a man, If his chief good and market of his time Be but to sleep and feed? A beast, no more. Sure He that made us with such large discourse, Looking before and after, gave us not That capability and godlike reason To fust in us unused. Now, whether it be Bestial oblivion, or some craven scruple Of thinking too precisely on th'event - A thought which, quartered, hath but one part wisdom And ever three parts coward - I do not know Why yet I live to say 'This thing's to do', Sith I have cause, and will, and strength and means To do't.”

Quote by William Shakespeare

Book:Hamlet
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Hamlet

Hamlet, a prince of Denmark, returns home after his father's death to find his uncle on the throne and his mother married to him. The play explores themes of madness, betrayal, and moral ambiguity as Hamlet seeks to avenge his father's murder. Its rich language and intricate plot have made it a cornerstone of Western literature. more

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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564 - April 23, 1616) was one of the greatest poets of the English Renaissance, renowned for his dramatic works. His plays spanned a variety of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history, and have had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more

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