William Shakespeare Quotes

Can it be That modesty may more betray our sense Than woman's lightness? Having waste ground enough, Shall we desire to raze the sanctuary And pitch our evils there?

William Shakespeare

• Desire
• Evil
• Enough
• Modesty
• Betray

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• Can it be That modesty may more betray our sense Than woman's lightness? Having waste ground enough, Shall we desire to raze the sanctuary And pitch our evils there?

  

  William Shakespeare
  • Desire
  • Evil
  • Enough