Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
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When man's worst sin is he does too much good!
Who then dares to be half so kind agen? For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men. My dearest lord, bless'd, to be most accurs'd, Rich, only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions. Alas! kind lord, He's flung in rage from this ingrateful seat Of monstrous friends; Nor has he with him to supply his life, Or that which can command it. I'll follow and enquire him out: I'll ever serve his mind with my best will; Whilst I have gold, I'll be his steward still. [Exit.] SCENE III. Woods and Caves near the Sea-shore. [Enter TIMON from the Cave.] TIMON. O blessed breeding sun! draw from the earth Rotten humidity; below thy sister's orb Infect the air! Twinn'd brothers of one womb, Whose procreation, residence and birth, Scarce is dividant, touch them with several fortunes; The greater scorns the lesser: not nature, To whom all sores lay siege, can bear great fortune, |
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