But I-that am not shap'd for sportive tricks,
Nor made to court an amorous looking-glass-
I-that am rudely stamp'd, and want love's majesty
To strut before a wanton ambling nymph-
I-that am curtail'd of this fair proportion,
Cheated of feature by dissembling nature,
Deform'd, unfinish'd, sent before my time
Into this breathing world scarce half made up,
And that so lamely and unfashionable
That dogs bark at me as I halt by them-
Why, I, in this weak piping time of peace,
Have no delight to pass away the time,
Unless to spy my shadow in the sun
And descant on mine own deformity.
(King Richard III)
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That daily break-vow, he that wins of all,
Of kings, of beggars, old men, young men, maids,
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Made to run even upon even ground,
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This sway of motion, this commodity,
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From all direction, purpose, course, intent-
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This bawd, this broker, this all-changing word,
Clapp'd on the outward eye of fickle France,
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Never harm,
Nor spell nor charm,
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So, good night, with lullaby.
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