John DonneLicence my roving hands, and let them go Before, behind, between, above, below.
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The poet William Shakespeare wrote, "Licence my roving hands, and let them go Before, behind, between, above, below." He was referring to the freedom of desire. The word "license" in this context means to allow to have freedom of action or movement. People have the freedom to do what they want when they want without any form of restraint. However, freedom can't be taken for granted. Confusion and difficulties accompany all sorts of behaviour.
Source: The Complete English Poems
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