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Quotation from Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

“O cunning enemy, that, to catch a saint, With saints dost bait thy hook”

William Shakespeare (spoken by Angelo)

Measure for Measure, Act 2, Scene 2 (Project Gutenberg #1530)

Alone after Isabella leaves, Angelo recognises that his temptation comes through her virtue.

Citation: "O cunning enemy, that, to catch a saint, With saints dost bait thy hook" — William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, Act 2, Scene 2 (Project Gutenberg #1530). (id measure-for-measure-q6)

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