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So may the outward shows be least themselves; The world is still deceived with ornament.

William Shakespeare
Ornaments, Deceit, World
'The Merchant of Venice' (1596-8) act 3, sc. 2, l. 73
So may the outward shows be least themselves; The world is still deceived with ornament.