--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Shakespeare never has six lines together…" description: "\"“Shakespeare never has six lines together without a fault. Perhaps you may find seven, but this does not refute my general assertion.”\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/031/anonymous-1_doe_shakespeare-never-has-six-lines-together_1293124.jpg" --- # Shakespeare never has six lines together without a fault… ![“Shakespeare never has six lines together without a fault. Perhaps you may find seven, but this does not refute my general assertion.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/031/anonymous-1_doe_shakespeare-never-has-six-lines-together_1293124.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/031/anonymous-1_doe_shakespeare-never-has-six-lines-together_1293124.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/031/anonymous-1_doe_shakespeare-never-has-six-lines-together_1293124.jpg) > ““Shakespeare never has six lines together without a fault. Perhaps you may find seven, but this does not refute my general assertion.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Shakespeare’s work inevitably contains minor flaws, but they don’t undermine his overall brilliance. **In simple terms:** Even great works have small faults. Key Takeaway Appreciate the whole despite imperfections. Themes literature imperfection critique Mood analytical balanced Type critical appreciative When to use this quote - academic review - personal reading - literary discussion Key Concepts artistic analysis creative standards Questions to Reflect On - What minor flaw do you overlook in great art? - Does perfection matter in creativity? 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