Let none presume To wear an undeserved dignity. O that estates, degrees, and offices Were not derived corruptly, and that clear honour Were purchased by the merit of the wearer!
William ShakespeareRefrain to-night; And that shall lend a kind of easiness To the next abstinence, the next more easy; For use almost can change the stamp of nature, And either master the devil or throw him out With wondrous potency.
William ShakespeareConscience is a blushing, shamefaced spirit than mutinies in a man's bosom; it fills one full of obstacles.
William ShakespeareThere is a devilish mercy in the judge, if you'll implore it, that will free your life, but fetter you till death.
William Shakespearethe fire seven times tried this; seven times tried that judgement is that did never choose amiss some there be that shadows kiss; such have but a shadows bliss, there be fool alive, i wis silverd o'er, and so was this Take what wife you will to bed I will ever be your head. So be gone; you are sped.
William Shakespeare