William Shakespeare, Richard III (c. 1591), Act IV, scene 4, line 89.
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A garish flag, To be the aim of every dangerous shot.
— William Shakespeare on Flag
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "A garish flag, To be the aim of every dangerous shot." in the context of "William Shakespeare, Richard III (c. 1591), Act IV, scene 4, line 89." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
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