Hamlet, Act II, scene ii.
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There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.
— William Shakespeare
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." in the context of "Hamlet, Act II, scene ii." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "William Shakespeare" (William Shakespeare Quotes, Hamlet (1600–1))
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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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