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What man dare, I dare:
Approach thou like the rugged Russian bear,
The arm'd rhinoceros, or the Hyrcan tiger,รน
Take any shape but that, and my firm nerves
Shall never tremble.

      — Macbeth, Act III Scene 4

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Richard III
[IV, 4]

Richard III (Duke of Gloucester)

3268

O, true, good Catesby: bid him levy straight
The greatest strength and power he can make,
And meet me presently at Salisbury.

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Richard III
[V, 2]

Blunt

3448

He hath no friends but who are friends for fear.
Which in his greatest need will shrink from him.

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