Shakespeare, I come!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a strong desire to meet or emulate Shakespeare.
- In plain terms
- I want to go to Shakespeare.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek out great artistic inspiration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who inspires you?
- What do you seek?
Another view
It is vague about what meeting Shakespeare means.
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