William Shakespeare, Cymbeline (1611), Act III, scene 3, line 19.
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And often, to our comfort, shall we find The sharded beetle in a safer hold Than is the full-winged eagle.
— William Shakespeare on Beetles
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "And often, to our comfort, shall we find The sharded beetle in a safer hold Than is the full-winged eagle." in the context of "William Shakespeare, Cymbeline (1611), Act III, scene 3, line 19." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Beetles" (Quotes)
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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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