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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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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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