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Quotation from Pericles, Prince of Tyre by William Shakespeare

“I hold it ever, Virtue and cunning were endowments greater Than nobleness and riches”

William Shakespeare (spoken by Cerimon)

Pericles, Prince of Tyre, Act III, Scene 2 (Project Gutenberg #1537)

Cerimon explains why he rises early to study physic and tend the sick rather than enjoy his rank.

Citation: "I hold it ever, Virtue and cunning were endowments greater Than nobleness and riches" — William Shakespeare, Pericles, Prince of Tyre, Act III, Scene 2 (Project Gutenberg #1537). (id pericles-q7)

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