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William Shakespeare wrote the quote about feeling happy
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Is it true that William Shakespeare wrote the quote about feeling happy?
Yes. Wikiquote records this as a sourced quotation of William Shakespeare. Its sourcing note: King Henry, Act II, scene v.
Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked
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Evidence for · 1
King Henry, Act II, scene v.
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Wikiquote: William Shakespeare. (n.d.). Wikiquote. https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare
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first checked31 Jul 2026
judged → SUPPORTED · 7531 Jul 2026
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