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A thing of custom,รน't is no other;
Only it spoils the pleasure of the time.

      — Macbeth, Act III Scene 4

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KEYWORD: authorities

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Measure for Measure
[IV, 4]

Angelo

2309

In most uneven and distracted manner. His actions
show much like to madness: pray heaven his wisdom be
not tainted! And why meet him at the gates, and
redeliver our authorities there

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