William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure (1603), Act III, Scene I
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And the poor beetle, that we tread upon, In corporal sufferance finds a pang as great As when a giant dies.
— William Shakespeare on Insect suffering
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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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