William Shakespeare, Henry IV, part:I, act v, scene iv
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The better part of valour is discretion.
— William Shakespeare on Medieval II: Total War: Kingdoms
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The better part of valour is discretion." in the context of "William Shakespeare, Henry IV, part:I, act v, scene iv" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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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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