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William Shakespeare Quotes: A jest's prosperity lies in the ear Of him that hears it, never in the tongue Of him that makes it.
         

A jest's prosperity lies in the ear Of him that hears it, never in the tongue Of him that makes it.


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This page presents the quote "A jest's prosperity lies in the ear Of him that hears it, never in the tongue Of him that makes it.". Author of this quote is William Shakespeare. This quote is about tongue, jest, ears, lying, prosperity,.