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“Me, poor man, my library Was dukedom large enough.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Me, poor man, my library Was dukedom large enough.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, Act 2, Scene 3

He laments his modest library, comparing it to a small kingdom.

In simple terms: His books feel insufficient.

Key Takeaway

Value knowledge over size.

Themes

knowledge humility literary metaphor

Mood

contemplative humorous

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • library acquisitions
  • personal growth plans

Key Concepts

personal limitation self‑deprecation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you expand intellectual wealth?
  • What defines a “large” library?
A Different Perspective

A small library can still be powerful.

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