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O, hell! to choose love by another's eyes.

      — A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act I Scene 1

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KEYWORD: scorns

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Midsummer Night's Dream
[III, 2]

Demetrius

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You are too officious
In her behalf that scorns your services.
Let her alone: speak not of Helena;
Take not her part; for, if thou dost intend
Never so little show of love to her,
Thou shalt aby it.

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