William Shakespeare, The Tempest (c. 1610-1612), Act I, scene 2, line 334.
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And teach me how To name the bigger light, and how the less, That burn by day and night.
— William Shakespeare on Astronomy
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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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