William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure (1603), Act I, scene 4, line 77.
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Our doubts are traitors And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt.
— William Shakespeare on Doubt
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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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