William Shakespeare, The Rape of Lucrece (1594).
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Time's glory is to calm contending kings, To unmask falsehood, and bring truth to light.
— William Shakespeare on Truth
What It Means
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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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