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Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.

      — Measure for Measure, Act II Scene 1

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Cymbeline
[II, 3]

Imogen

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He never can meet more mischance than come
To be but named of thee. His meanest garment,
That ever hath but clipp'd his body, is dearer
In my respect than all the hairs above thee,
Were they all made such men. How now, Pisanio!

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