The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing h…

William Shakespeare
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The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling cheek, A goodly apple rotten at the heart. O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath! ✨ 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596-8) act 1, sc. 3, l. [99]
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The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling cheek, A goodly apple rotten at the heart. O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath! ✨ 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596-8) act 1, sc. 3, l. [99]

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