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Thus we play the fools with the time, and the spirits of the wise sit in the clouds and mock us.

      — King Henry IV. Part II, Act II Scene 2

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KEYWORD: dishonesty

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1

Merry Wives of Windsor
[IV, 2]

Mistress Ford

2092

Heaven be my witness you do, if you suspect me in
any dishonesty.

2

Much Ado about Nothing
[II, 2]

Borachio

768

Not honestly, my lord; but so covertly that no
dishonesty shall appear in me.

3

Twelfth Night
[III, 4]

Sir Toby Belch

1941

A very dishonest paltry boy, and more a coward than
a hare: his dishonesty appears in leaving his
friend here in necessity and denying him; and for
his cowardship, ask Fabian.

4

Winter's Tale
[II, 3]

Paulina

984

From all dishonesty he can: in this,
Unless he take the course that you have done,
Commit me for committing honour, trust it,
He shall not rule me.

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