William Shakespeare Quotes

O God of battles! steel my soldiers’ hearts. Possess them not with fear.

William Shakespeare

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• O God of battles! steel my soldiers’ hearts. Possess them not with fear.

  

  William Shakespeare
  • Heart
  • Battle
  • Soldier