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“In my stars I am above thee, but be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em’.”(William Shakespeare)

- The complete works of William Shakespeare: Volume 5, (1881) pg. 185
Spoken by the character Malvolio in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Malvolio himself has been described as Puritan, and hating things of fun and pleasure. Throughout the play he is the target of abuse by the other characters.

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“My words fly up, my thoughts remain below: Words without thoughts never to heaven go.” (William Shakespeare)

- Hamlet Act III scene iii
Spoken by the antagonist of the play, Claudius (uncle to Hamlet himself). The quote above is when he realizes he will not be able to repent and continues to sin against accepted social morals.