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Quote by William Shakespeare

“In jest, there is truth.”

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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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Long Stills White Gone Ears Wings Broke Gray Thick Nails Tails Bats Angle Ceilings Creepy Whips Meter Claws Crawling Stripes Rims Gargoyles

Author:Kim Harrison

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Believe Children Opposites Raises

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Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

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Enemy

Book:City of Lost Souls

Source: City of Lost Souls

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Made Pain Strong Loss Powerful

Book:City of Lost Souls

Source: City of Lost Souls

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Ifs God Facts Reality Seems Grows Theory Devil Sentences Great Things Honour Printed

Author:Thomas Carlyle

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