William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part I (c. 1597), Act V, scene 4, line 161.
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For my part, if a lie may do thee grace, I'll gild it with the happiest terms I have.
— William Shakespeare on Lying
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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