Sir John Gilbert’s 1849 painting: The Plays of William Shakespeare, containing scenes and characters from several of William Shakespeare’s plays. Since the artist died in 1897, this work is now in the public domain. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
“Absence from those we love is self from self – a deadly banishment.” — William Shakespeare
(I feel like I cheated, today. Usually, the author line doesn’t give much away, but William always kind of jumps off the page for me. The length of the last name, and seeing where the As might go, confirmed for me that it was Shakespeare. However, it did take a little time to figure out ABSENCE, BANISHMENT and especially DEADLY. Bill, Will or W. Shakespeare would have made this more of a challenge. Be well and do good, friends.) — Your Uncle Rave
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Ditto for me!
Have not seen -source obscure, anonymous, unknown author, or Chinese proverb – in a very long time. They always gave a lot away too.