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Quotation from Richard III by William Shakespeare

“True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings”

William Shakespeare (spoken by Richmond)

Richard III, Act 5, Scene 2 (Project Gutenberg #1503)

Portrait of William Shakespeare

Marching toward Bosworth, Richmond encourages his followers with hope rather than fear.

Citation: "True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings" — William Shakespeare, Richard III, Act 5, Scene 2 (Project Gutenberg #1503). (id richard-iii-q8)

Virtues: Hope

Portrait: George Frederick Cooke as Richard III, Thomas Sully, Public domain.

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