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As if we were villains by necessity; fools by heavenly compulsion.
— King Lear, Act I Scene 2
KEYWORD: chance
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Fairest Cordelia, that art most rich, being poor;
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None.
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Nay, then, come on, and take the chance of anger. |
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I speak in understanding. Y'are! I know't.
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This feather stirs; she lives! If it be so,
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