“The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good. Pity is the virtue of the law, and none but tyrants use it cruelly.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Author
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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