William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act I sc.v
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And each particular hair to stand on end, Like quills upon the fretful porcupine.
— William Shakespeare on Porcupine
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "And each particular hair to stand on end, Like quills upon the fretful porcupine." in the context of "William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act I sc.v" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Porcupine" (Quotes: Arranged alphabetically by author.)
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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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