William Shakespeare, Richard II (1595), Act I, sc. i, ll. 174-5
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King Richard II: ...[L]ions make leopards tame. Thomas Mowbray: Yea, but not change his spots:
— William Shakespeare on Leopards
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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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