William Shakespeare Quotes

I am but mad north-north-west. When the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.

William Shakespeare

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• I am but mad north-north-west. When the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.

  

  William Shakespeare
  • Crazy
  • Wind
  • Mad