William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida (c. 1602), Act II, scene 3, line 187.
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He is so plaguy proud that the death tokens of it Cry "No recovery."
— William Shakespeare on Pride
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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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