William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (1601),Malvolio, Act II, scene v.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.

— William Shakespeare on Luck

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em." in the context of "William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (1601),Malvolio, Act II, scene v." to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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William Shakespeare

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.