“What makes Shakespeare eternal is his grasp of psychology. He knew how to nail stuff about us as human beings.”

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The quote says Shakespeare lasts because he understood how people think and behave. It credits his writing with a strong insight into human psychology.

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Originally said in English.

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About Martin Freeman

English actor

Martin John Christopher Freeman is an English actor known for his work on stage and screen. He has built a career across theatre and film and television, and his performances have brought him several major awards and nominations. He has received two Emmy Awards and a British Academy Television Award. He has also been nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award.

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