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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

520 William Shakespeare 1564-1616 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:520
AUTHOR:William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
QUOTATION:The most peaceable way for you if you do take a thief, is to let him show himself what he is and steal out of your company.
ATTRIBUTION:Much Ado about Nothing. Act iii. Sc. 3.  [text]
WORKS:William Shakespeare Collection.