Shakespeare Quote by William Shakespeare

“Weigh oath with oath, and you will nothing weigh, Your vows to her and me, put in two scales, Will even weigh, and both as light as tales.” quote by William Shakespeare — Download Open image

““Weigh oath with oath, and you will nothing weigh, Your vows to her and me, put in two scales, Will even weigh, and both as light as tales.””

William Shakespeare

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