William Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act v, Scene i
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The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.
— William Shakespeare on Anatole France
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Anatole France" (Misattributed)
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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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