What's the origin of the phrase "The world is your oyster"?

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James D

The quote actually is derived from a Shakesperian play entitled "The Merry Wives of Windsor." Here's the quote of significance for your interest: "Falstaff: I will not lend thee a penny. Pistol: Why, then, the world's mine oyster, Which I with sword will open." - Act II, Scene II." Quoted from http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/8/messages/1041.html

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