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I must be cruel only to be kind Thus bad begins, and worse remains behind.
William Shakespeare
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William Shakespeare
Age: 51 †
Born: 1564
Born: April 26
Died: 1616
Died: April 23
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Lord Polonius: What do you read, my lord? Hamlet: Words, words, words. Lord Polonius: What is the matter, my lord? Hamlet: Between who? Lord Polonius: I mean, the matter that you read, my lord.
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Nay, we must think men are not gods, Nor of them look for such observancy As fits the bridal.
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If I shall be condemned Upon surmises, all proofs sleeping else But what your jealousies awake, I tell you 'Tis rigor and not law.
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For I can raise no money by vile means. By heaven, I had rather coin my heart, And drop my blood for drachmas
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