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William Shakespeare quote about freedom from Julius Caesar (1623) - So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity.

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“ So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity. ”

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Author

William Shakespeare

Source

Julius Caesar

Topic

freedom slavery power

Date

1623

Language

English

Reference

Note

Written in 1599

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William Shakespeare quote about freedom from Julius Caesar (1623) - So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity.

William Shakespeare quote about freedom from Julius Caesar (1623) - So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity.

William Shakespeare quote about freedom from Julius Caesar (1623) - So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity.

William Shakespeare quote about freedom from Julius Caesar (1623) - So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity.