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Quote By William Shakespeare

Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.

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Renowned English Playwright, Poet, and Actor of the Renaissance Era
Born: April 26, 1564
Died: April 23, 1616
William Shakespeare, the immortal Bard, enriched world literature with timeless plays and sonnets that resonate across centuries. William Shakespeare, the immortal Bard, enriched world literature with timeless plays and sonnets that resonate across centuries.

Explanation Of The Quote

Shakespeare highlights the stark contrast between cowardice and bravery in facing mortality. Cowards live in perpetual fear and anxiety, experiencing the dread of death repeatedly in their minds, while the valiant, who confront danger courageously, face death only once, when it is inevitable. This quote emphasizes the virtues of bravery and fortitude.

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