This above all-to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as night follows day, thou canst not then be false to any man. —William Shakespeare
“This above all-to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as night follows day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”

William Shakespeare dramatist, poet

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Anonymous AUGUST 2, 2020
My favorite quote written by Shakespeare.
Aunt Carol from So. Dak. FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Your Mom was a very intelligent woman, I loved her like a Sister.
Skyler from South Carolina OCTOBER 26, 2017
Very well written, and Very inspiring!!!!!
JR Rivera Acosta from Bethune, CO AUGUST 27, 2014
Thanks
Cindy Gunter from Lexington , S.C. AUGUST 3, 2014
I am love

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