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“Thus conscience does make cowards of us all; And thus the native hue of resolution Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought, And enterprises of great pitch and moment With this regard their currents turn awry And lose the name of action. Soft you now, The fair Ophelia! - Nymph, in thy orisons Be all my sins remembered.”

Quote by William Shakespeare

Book:Hamlet

Work

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

Author

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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