William Shakespeare, Hamlet (1600–1), Act II, scene ii
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The play's the thing, Wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king.
— William Shakespeare on Play
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The play's the thing, Wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king." in the context of "William Shakespeare, Hamlet (1600–1), Act II, scene ii" 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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