Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
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as to use mine own words to him?
SERVILIUS. Yes, sir, I shall. LUCIUS. I'll look you out a good turn, Servilius. [Exit SERVILIUS.] True, as you said, Timon is shrunk indeed; And he that's once denied will hardly speed. [Exit.] FIRST STRANGER. Do you observe this, Hostilius? SECOND STRANGER. Ay, too well. FIRST STRANGER. Why, this is the world's soul; and just of the same piece Is every flatterer's spirit. Who can call him His friend that dips in the same dish? for, in My knowing, Timon has been this lord's father, And kept his credit with his purse, Supported his estate; nay, Timon's money Has paid his men their wages: He ne'er drinks But Timon's silver treads upon his lip; |
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