William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 6
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Violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume.
— William Shakespeare on Violence
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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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