William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice (late 1590s), Act I, scene 3, line 47
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If I can catch him once upon the hip, I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him.
— William Shakespeare on Revenge
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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