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Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.
William Shakespeare
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About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was a Dramatist from Kingdom of England (1564–1616).

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Who said "Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death bu…"?
This quote is attributed to William Shakespeare, a Dramatist from Kingdom of England.
When did William Shakespeare live?
William Shakespeare lived from 1564 – 1616.
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