And have I not told you that what you mistake for madness is but over-acuteness of the sense?

Edgar Allan Poe
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The quote by William Shakespeare, “And have I not told you that what you mistake for madness is but over-acuteness of the sense?” demonstrates his mastery of the English language. The quote is an example of his humor and wit. William Shakespeare was a playwright and poet. He was one of the most influential writers in literary history.

He wrote 36 plays, 154 sonnets, and two long narrative poems. His works include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, and many others.

Source: The Telltale Heart

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