William Shakespeare: Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon — William Shakespeare

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.

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