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Comedy (play)5 quotes
But miserable most, to love unloved?
This you should pity rather than despise. — William Shakespeare · 1599Though she be but little, she is fierce. — William Shakespeare · 1599Sleep, that sometimes shuts up sorrow's eyes,
Steal me awhile from mine own company. — William Shakespeare · 1599Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind;
And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind. — William Shakespeare · 1599Things base and vile, holding no quantity,
Love can transpose to form and dignity. — William Shakespeare · 1599