Who originally said that “all is fair in love and war?”

It’s a good question that can lead to a wide variety of answers, ranging from Shakespeare in the 17th Century to Tim Nichols and Robert Byrne in the late 20th Century.

If you’re into country music, you might recognize those last two names as the creative geniuses behind June 1992’s No. 11 song on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Sung by Ronnie Milsap, “All Is Fair in Love and War” is a rather entertaining take on the classic line.

With that said, according to student study guide CliffsNotes.com, they don’t deserve credit for the original thought. Neither does Shakespeare. Instead:

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