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O, he sits high in all the people's hearts; And that which would appear offence in us, His countenance, like richest alchemy, Will change to virtue and to worthiness.
— William Shakespeare on Alchemy
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "O, he sits high in all the people's hearts; And that which would appear offence in us, His countenance, like richest alchemy, Will change to virtue and to worthiness." in the context of "William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 3, Casca on Brutus" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Alchemy" (Metaphorical usage)
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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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