William Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor (published 1602), Act I, scene 1. Theobald's reading is "mind." Pope changed "mouth" to "mind".
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Divers philosophers hold that the lips is parcel of the mouth.
— William Shakespeare on Mouths
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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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