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Bastard: Quotations from Shakespearian Quotations

Bastard instructed, bastard in mind, bastard in valour; in every thing illegitimate.— T. C. v. 8.

Why bastard? wherefore base ? When my dimensions are as well compact, My mind as generous, and my shape as true, As honest madam's issue?— K. L. i. 2.

Ha! Fie, these filthy vices! It were as good To pardon him that hath from nature stolen A man already made, as to remit Their saucy sweetness, that do coin heaven's image In stamps that are forbid: 'tis all as easy Falsely to take away a life true made, As to put mettle in restrained means, To make a false one— M. M. ii. A

Fine word, legitimate! Well, my legitimate, if this letter speed, And my invention thrive, Edmund the base Shall top the legitimate. I grow: I prosper:- Now, gods, stand up for bastards.— K. L. i. 2