Shakespeare wrote better poetry for not knowing too much; Milton, I think, knew too much finally for the good of his poetry. (Alfred North Whitehead)

Shakespeare wrote better poetry for not knowing too much; Milton, I think, knew too much finally for the good of his poetry.

Alfred North Whitehead

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