William Shakespeare, Pericles, Prince of Tyre (c. 1607-08), Act I, scene 2, line 55.
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How dare the plants look up to heaven, from whence They have their nourishment?
— William Shakespeare on Presumptions
What It Means
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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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