William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (c. 1601-02), Act I, scene 5, line 253; reported as a proverb in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 642.
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'Tis in grain, sir, 'twill endure wind and weather.
— William Shakespeare on English proverbs (alphabetically by proverb)
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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