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“The tempter or the tempted, who sins most? Ha! Not she: nor doth she tempt: but it is I That, lying by the violet in the sun, Do as the carrion does, not as the flower, Corrupt with virtuous season.”

Quote by William Shakespeare

Book:Measure for Measure

Work

Measure for Measure

This play delves into the complexities of human nature and the corrupting influence of power, featuring a protagonist who must navigate the moral dilemmas of his own actions. more

Author

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564 - April 23, 1616) was one of the greatest poets of the English Renaissance, renowned for his dramatic works. His plays spanned a variety of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history, and have had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more

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Source: Histories of Shakespeare in Plain and Simple English (a Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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