William Shakespeare, in Timon of Athens, Act IV, Scene III, Timon to Alcibiades
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I am misanthropos, and hate mankind For thy part, I do wish thou wert a dog That I might love thee something.
— William Shakespeare on Misanthropy
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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