Quote by William Shakespeare

O, had I but followed the arts!

O, had I but followed the arts!

Summary

This quote expresses regret and longing for a missed opportunity to pursue the arts. It suggests a sense of yearning and wishing for a different path in life that would have allowed the individual to immerse themselves in creative endeavors. The quote reflects an understanding that the speaker's life may have been enriched or fulfilled by embracing artistic pursuits, but they failed to do so, leading to a sense of disappointment or longing for what could have been.

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Art

By William Shakespeare

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