William Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part II (c. 1590-91), Act I, scene 2, line 47.

And wilt thou still be hammering treachery, To tumble down thy husband and thyself From top of honour to disgrace's feet?

— William Shakespeare on Disgrace

What It Means

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William Shakespeare

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.