William Shakespeare, King John, III, iii, line 12.
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Bell, book and candle shall not drive me back, When gold and silver becks me to come on.
— William Shakespeare on Candles
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Bell, book and candle shall not drive me back, When gold and silver becks me to come on." in the context of "William Shakespeare, King John, III, iii, line 12." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Candles" (Quotes: Alphabetized by author )
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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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