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“Conscience is a thousand swords.”

Quote by William Shakespeare

Book:The plays and poems of William Shakspeare

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The plays and poems of William Shakspeare

This volume brings together a selection of Shakespeare's plays and poems, showcasing his enduring influence on English literature. It includes classic works such as 'Hamlet,' 'Romeo and Juliet,' and 'Macbeth,' as well as various sonnets and narrative poems. The collection offers readers a chance to explore the depth and complexity of Shakespeare's writing, highlighting his mastery of language and storytelling. more

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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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“The color of the king doth come and go, Between his purpose and his conscience, Like heralds 'twixt two dreadful battles set: His passion is so ripe, it needs must break.”

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Book:Macbeth. King John

Source: Macbeth. King John

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“Besides, they are our outward consciences, And preachers to us all, admonishing That we should drew us fairly for our end.”

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Book:The Pictorial edition of the works of Shakspere, ed. by C. Knight. [8 vols., including a vol. entitled William Shakspere, by C. Knight]. [8 vols. The vol. containing the biogr. is of the 3rd ed.].

Source: The Pictorial edition of the works of Shakspere, ed. by C. Knight. [8 vols., including a vol. entitled William Shakspere, by C. Knight]. [8 vols. The vol. containing the biogr. is of the 3rd ed.].

“Tis a blushing shame-faced spirit that mutinies in a man's bosom. It fills a man full of obstacles. It made me once restore a purse of gold that (by chance) I found. It beggars any man that keeps it.”

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Book:First Tetralogy In Plain and Simple English: Includes Henry VI Parts 1 - 3 & Richard III

Source: First Tetralogy In Plain and Simple English: Includes Henry VI Parts 1 - 3 & Richard III

“Let not our babbling dreams affright our souls; Conscience is but a work that cowards use, Devised at first to keep the strong in awe: Our strong arms be our conscience, swords our law!”

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Book:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

Source: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

“Yet, for I know thou art religious And hast a thing within thee called conscience, With twenty popish tricks and ceremonies Which I have seen thee careful to observe, Therefore I urge thy oath; for that I know An idiot holds his bauble for a god And keeps the oath which by that god he swears, To that I'll urge him: therefore thou shalt vow By that same god, what god soe'er it be, That thou adorest and hast in reverence, To save my boy, to nourish and bring him up, Or else I will discover naught to thee.”

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Book:The Dramatic Works, Printed from the Text of Samuel Johnson, George Steevens and Isaac Reed

Source: The Dramatic Works, Printed from the Text of Samuel Johnson, George Steevens and Isaac Reed

“Be lion-mettled, proud, and take no care Who chafes, who frets, or where conspirers are!”

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Book:Macbeth

Source: Macbeth

“Thou dost conspire against thy friend, Iago, If thou but think'st him wronged, and mak'st his ear A stranger to thy thoughts.”

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Book:Complete Works of Shakespeare

Source: Complete Works of Shakespeare

“O constancy, be strong upon my side, Set a huge mountain 'tween my heart and tongue! I have a man's mind, but a woman's might.”

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“If ever thou shalt love, In the sweet pangs of it remember me; For such as I am all true lovers are, Unstaid and skittish in all motions else Save in the constant image of the creature That is beloved.”

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Author:William Shakespeare