Quote #46

Shakespeare led a life of Allegory; his works are the comments on it.

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  3. He has left nothing to say about nothing or any thing.
  4. When I read Shakespeare I am struck with wonder That such trivial people should muse and thunder In such lovely language.
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  7. He was not of an age, but for all time!
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