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I know not, sir, whether Bacon wrote the works of Shakespeare, but if he did not, it seems to me that he missed the oppo
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"I know not, sir, whether Bacon wrote the works of Shakespeare, but if he did not, it seems to me that he missed the opportunity of his life"

- James M. Barrie

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This quote by James M. Barrie is an amusing method of expressing adoration for the works of William Shakespeare. Barrie is suggesting that if Bacon did not compose the works of Shakespeare, then he lost out on an excellent chance. This quote implies that Bacon was a skilled writer and could have achieved great success if he had actually written the works of Shakespeare. It also implies that the works of Shakespeare are so excellent that even if Bacon had composed them, he would have been kept in mind for them. This quote is a testament to the greatness of Shakespeare's works and the admiration that Barrie had for them.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by James M. Barrie between May 9, 1860 and June 19, 1937. He was a famous Playwright from United Kingdom. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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