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William Shakespeare

Who are you?

Who are you? 'Tis a question that vexes the mind. Are you a stranger lost in a strange land? Or a knight who bravely ventured forth? A scholar, a knight, or a fool? A dreamer, a poet, or a king? Who are you? Are you a man of courage, or a coward? A leader, or a follower? An adventurer, or a recluse? Do you have a noble heart, or a heart of stone? Who are you? Are you a strong, silent type? Or a boisterous jester who loves to laugh? A mischievous knave, or a wise sage? A lover, or a hater? Who are you? Are you a generous soul, or a miser? A giver, or a taker? A friend, or an enemy? A philosopher, or a fool? Who are you? Are you a dreamer, or a doer? A creator, or a destroyer? A saint, or a sinner? A conqueror, or a slave? Who are you? 'Tis a question that vexes the mind, and only you can answer it. Who are you?