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It is a wise father that knows his own child.

      — The Merchant of Venice, Act II Scene 2

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KEYWORD: write

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Henry VIII
[IV, 2]

Griffith

2605

Noble madam,
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water. May it please your highness
To hear me speak his good now?

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Henry VIII
[IV, 2]

Queen Katharine

2721

So may he ever do! and ever flourish,
When I shall dwell with worms, and my poor name
Banish'd the kingdom! Patience, is that letter,
I caused you write, yet sent away?

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