William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet (1597), Act II, scene 4, line 155.
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A gentleman, nurse, that loves to hear himself talk, and will speak more in a minute than he will stand to in a month.
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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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