William Shakespeare, Timon of Athens (date uncertain, published 1623), Act I, scene 2, line 256.
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O, that men's ears should be To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
— William Shakespeare on Deafness
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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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