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Straw Quotes by William Shakespeare
- Rightly to be great Is not to stir without great argument, But greatly to find quarrel in a straw When honour's at the stake.
- Do not give dalliance too much rein; the strongest oaths are straw to the fire in the blood.
- Through tattered clothes great vices do appear; Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold and the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks.…
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