To Be Shakespeare...

Or not to be? That is the question.

And tell them that to ease them of their griefs
Their fears of hostile strokes, their aches, losses,
Their pangs of love, with other incident throes
That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain
In life's uncertain voyage, I will some kindness do them. . . .

—William Shakespeare

Focus Features / Everett Collection

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