“Marry, sir, they praise me and make an ass of me. Now my foes tell me plainly I am an ass; so that by my foes, sir, I profit in the knowledge of myself, any by my friends I am abused; so that, conclusions to be as kisses, if your four negatives make your two affirmatives, why then, the worse for my friends, and the better for my foes.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The Arden Shakespeare Complete Works
This volume offers a definitive and annotated collection of all known writings by the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare. It includes his most famous plays such as 'Hamlet,' 'Romeo and Juliet,' and 'Macbeth,' as well as his sonnets and poems. The Arden Shakespeare series is renowned for its scholarly approach, providing detailed commentary and textual analysis to enhance the reader's understanding of Shakespeare's work. more
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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