A Quote by William Shakespeare

Where the greater malady is fixed, The lesser is scarce felt.

William Shakespeare

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Felt Fixed Greater Lesser Malady Scarce

Quote Author

William Shakespeare
English - Playwright
April 23, 1564 - April 23, 1616

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