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9 famous quotes that people get wrong

Abby JacksonJun 18, 2017, 12:56 IST

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Wordsmiths like Shakespeare and Robert Frost loved their sarcasm.

But when you take comments out of context, they can mean the exact opposite of the author's intention.

That hasn't stopped people from spouting famous lines, many from classic literature, however they see fit.

We created a list of some frequently used quotes that people just don't understand.