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What does it mean?
This is a tribute to Shakespeare's vast intellect and versatile mind.
In plain terms
Shakespeare had a huge mind.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate a broad mind.

Where it applies

  • admiring artists
  • discussing classics
  • self improvement

Putting it to work

  • expand knowledge
  • practice empathy
  • value depth

Questions to consider

  • Why do we call him myriad-minded?
  • What does a broad mind look like?

Another view

This label is brief and lacks detail.

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