William Shakespeare Quotes

Lady, you know no rules of charity, Which renders good for bad, blessings for curses.

William Shakespeare

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• Charity
• Blessing
• Curse

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• Lady, you know no rules of charity, Which renders good for bad, blessings for curses.

  

  William Shakespeare
  • Knows
  • Charity
  • Blessing