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When we our betters see bearing our woes, We scarcely think our miseries our foes.

When we our betters see bearing our woes, We scarcely think our miseries our foes.

William Shakespeare (1805). “The plays of William Shakespeare : accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy left by the late George Steevens: with a series of engravings, from original designs of Henry Fuseli, and a selection of explanatory and historical notes, from the most eminent commentators; a history of the stage, a life of Shakespeare, &c. by Alexander Chalmers”, p.419

Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides: Who cover faults, at last shame them derides.

William Shakespeare (1820). “Select Plays of William Shakespeare: With the Corrections & Illustrations of Various Commentators”, p.151

To fear the foe, since fear oppresseth strength, gives in your weakness strength unto your foe.

William Shakespeare (2013). “The Wars of the Roses In Plain and Simple English: Includes Henry VI Parts 1 - 3 & Richard III, Richard II, Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V”, p.1097, BookCaps Study Guides

Things in motion sooner catch the eye than what not stirs.

William Shakespeare (2015). “Troilus and Cressida: Third Series, Revised Edition”, p.277, Bloomsbury Publishing

This passion, and the death of a dear friend, would go near to make a man look sad.

William Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson, George Steevens, Isaac Reed (1819). “The Plays of Shakspeare”, p.184

Sir, in my heart there was a kind of fighting That would not let me sleep.

William Shakespeare (2001). “Hamlet”, p.412, Classic Books Company

There's nothing in this world can make me joy: Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man; And bitter shame hath spoil'd the sweet world's taste That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.

William Shakespeare, Edmond Malone, Samuel Johnson, George Steevens (1790). “The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare: Twelfth-night. Winter's tale. Macbeth. King John”, p.519

How slow This old moon wanes! she lingers my desires, Like to a stepdame, or a dowager, Long withering out a young man's revenue.

William Shakespeare (2017). “A Midsummer Night's Dream: Arden Performance Editions”, p.105, Bloomsbury Publishing

Sweet flowers are slow and weeds make haste.

William Shakespeare, James R. Siemon (2009). “King Richard III: Third Series”, p.240, A&C Black

Silence is the perfectest herald of joy: I were but little happy, if I could say how much. Lady, as you are mine, I am yours: I give away myself for you and dote upon the exchange.

William Shakespeare, Edmond Malone, James Boswell, Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson (1821). “The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare: With the Corrections and Illustrations of Various Commentators”, p.48

There's no trust, No faith, no honesty in men; all perjured, All forsworn, all naught, all dissemblers.

William Shakespeare, George Walton Williams (1964). “The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedie of Romeo and Juliet: A Critical Edition”, p.127, Duke University Press

Virtue is chok'd with foul ambition

William Shakespeare (1833). “The plays and poems of William Shakspeare”, p.474

Some grief shows much of love, But much of grief shows still some want of wit.

William Shakespeare (1829). “Dramatic Works: Printed from the Text of the Corrected Copies of Steevens and Malone”, p.780