Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt.
Lucio — Measure for Measure (William Shakespeare)
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Measure for Measure, Act I, scene 4; Fictional character encouraging Isabella to appeal for her brother.
- Measure for Measure, Act I, scene 4
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