The Rape of Lucrece (1594).
“
Beauty itself doth of itself persuade
The eyes of men without an orator.
— William Shakespeare
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Beauty itself doth of itself persuade
The eyes of men without an orator." in the context of "The Rape of Lucrece (1594)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "William Shakespeare" (William Shakespeare 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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