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“If we wish to know the force of human genius, we should read Shakespeare. If we wish to see the insignificance of human learning, we may study his commentators.” — William Hazlitt · Table Talk: Essays On Men And Manners (1821-1822). Illustrated QuoteGeek card.

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If we wish to know the force of human genius, we should read Shakespeare. If we wish to see the insignificance of human learning, we may study his commentators.

William Hazlitt · Table Talk: Essays On Men And Manners (1821-1822)

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“If we wish to know the force of human genius, we should read Shakespeare. If we wish to see the insignificance of human learning, we may study his commentators.” — William Hazlitt · Table Talk: Essays On Men And Manners (1821-1822)

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