He uses his folly like a stalking-horse, and under the presentation of…

William Shakespeare
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He uses his folly like a stalking-horse, and under the presentation of that he shoots his wit. ✨ 'As You Like It' (1599) act 5, sc. 4, l. [112]
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He uses his folly like a stalking-horse, and under the presentation of that he shoots his wit. ✨ 'As You Like It' (1599) act 5, sc. 4, l. [112]

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