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I had rather have a fool to make me merry than experience to make me sad and to travel for it too!
William Shakespeare
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"I had rather have a fool to make me merry than experience to make me sad and to travel for it too!"
— William Shakespeare #traveladventure

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I had rather have a fool to make me merry than experience to make me sad and to travel for it too! — William Shakespeare

About William Shakespeare

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

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Who said "I had rather have a fool to make me merry than experience to make me sad and to…"?
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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