Do you see yonder cloud that’s almost in shape of a camel? Polonius: B…

William Shakespeare
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Do you see yonder cloud that’s almost in shape of a camel? Polonius: By the mass, and ‘tis like a camel, indeed. Hamlet: Methinks it is like a weasel. Polonius: It is backed like a weasel. Hamlet: Or like a whale? Polonius: Very like a whale. ✨ 'hamlet' (1601) act 3, sc. 2, l. [400]
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Do you see yonder cloud that’s almost in shape of a camel? Polonius: By the mass, and ‘tis like a camel, indeed. Hamlet: Methinks it is like a weasel. Polonius: It is backed like a weasel. Hamlet: Or like a whale? Polonius: Very like a whale. ✨ 'hamlet' (1601) act 3, sc. 2, l. [400]

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