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William Shakespeare, The Tempest Quotes: His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend. His backward voice is to utter foul speeches and to detract.
         

His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend. His backward voice is to utter foul speeches and to detract.


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His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend. His backward voice is to utter foul speeches and to detract.
         



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