William Shakespeare, Henry VIII (c. 1613), Act III, scene 2, line 263.
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Your great goodness, out of holy pity, Absolv'd him with an axe.
— William Shakespeare on Goodness
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Goodness" (Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations: Quotes reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations, p. 326-29.)
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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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