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The instruments of darkness tell us truths.

'Macbeth' (1606) act 1, sc. 3, l. 123

A good heart is the sun and the moon; or, rather, the sun and not the moon, for it shines bright and never changes.

William Shakespeare, J. M. Jephson (1866). “The Works of William Shakespeare”, p.466

I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow, than a man swear he loves me.

William Shakespeare (2013). “Much Ado About Nothing Simplified!: Includes Study Guide, Biography, and Modern Retelling”, p.79, BookCaps Study Guides

You speak an infinite deal of nothing.

'The Merchant of Venice' (1596-8) act 1, sc. 1, l. 114

Corruption wins not more than honesty.

'Henry VIII' (1613) act 3, sc. 2, l. 441

Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say.

'King Lear' (1605-6) act 5, sc. 3, l. [325]

O Lord that lends me life, Lend me a heart replete with thankfulness!

1592 Henry of Queen Margaret. Henry VI PartTwo, act1, sc.1, l.19-20.

I do desire we may be better strangers.

'As You Like It' (1599) act 3, sc. 2, l. [276]

Gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman.

'King Lear' (1605-6) act 5, sc. 3, l. [274]

Of all knowledge the wise and good seek most to know themselves.

William Shakespeare, Capel Lofft (1812). “Aphorisms from Shakespeare”, p.68

Frame your mind to mirth and merriment which bars a thousand harms and lengthens life.

1593 Messenger to Sly.TheTaming of the Shrew, Induction 2, l.131-2.

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.

'Henry IV, Part 2' (1597) act 3, sc. 1, l. 30

He wears his faith but as the fashion of his hat.

1598 Beatrice, of Benedick. Much AdoAbout Nothing, act1, sc.1, l.71-3.

God shall be my hope, my stay, my guide and lantern to my feet.

1592 Henry. Henry VI PartTwo, act 2, sc.3, l.24-5.

It is a sin to be a mocker.

William Shakespeare (1750). “The Merchant of Venice”, p.11