AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
DisciplinePoet
Born23 April 1564
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William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon".
Mark Twain
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect)."
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