William Shakespeare, Timon of Athens, act 4, sc. 3
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Nothing can you steal, But thieves do lose it.
— William Shakespeare on Redistribution of income and wealth
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Nothing can you steal, But thieves do lose it." in the context of "William Shakespeare, Timon of Athens, act 4, sc. 3" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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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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