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The Renaissance2 quotes
The world's mine oyster, which I with sword will open. — William Shakespeare · 1602A wise man will make more opportunties than he finds. — Francis Bacon · 1625
Classical antiquity1 quote
You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC