Letting Virtues Shine

Heaven doth with us as we with torches do,
Not light them for themselves; for if our virtues
Did not go forth of us, ’twere all alike
As if we had them not.

Measure for Measure

Willy S; 1604

[It should be said, that these were the words of the Duke as he handed over power to Angelo -- who did not do well with 'shining his virtues,' condemning to death poor Claudio for having a coupling before a marriage...]

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1. Bob Meyer:
   August 21st, 2011 @ 8:26 am

   And a few lines further:
   Our doubts are traitors,
   And make us lose the good we oft might win
   By fearing to attempt.

   And then:
   The law hath not been dead, though it hath slept.

   And isn’t it time that our Duke of DC disguised himself and went out among the people to find out what they’re really saying?

2. Will Kirkland:
   August 22nd, 2011 @ 12:51 pm

   Very nice add, Bob. And yes, the Duke needs to get out and get his ears stuffed full.

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