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It's just like Hamlet said, "To thine own self be true."

— Heather · Clueless

An ornate hand mirror leans against a burgundy velvet cushion beside a pale quill feather.
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Heather reaches for a famous-sounding piece of advice and presents it as something Hamlet said. The appeal to a named literary authority gives the sentiment extra weight. In these words, being true to yourself becomes both the message and something supported by a borrowed voice.

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