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  • In “Measure for Measure, ” the foul injustice of the judge, and the foul cowardice of the brother, are opposed to the victorious truth and adamantine purity of a woman.

    Sesame and Lilies. Lecture II.-Lilies: Of Queens’ Gardens 1909

  • Enviros wrote the lottery measure before voters approved Measure 68 in

    All Today's News - Sightline Daily 2010

  • Big majorities correctly predicted the outcome of every ballot measure - except the 55\% of us who thought Measure 61 would pass.

    BlueOregon 2008

  • Big majorities correctly predicted the outcome of every ballot measure - except the 55\% of us who thought Measure 61 would pass.

    BlueOregon 2008

  • The term Measure certainly seems to have been used to signify a particularly staid and formal dance.

    Shakespeare and Music With Illustrations from the Music of the 16th and 17th centuries 1900

  • Sarah and Bristol Palin, ICANN and a Quiz: Does Your Name Measure Up?

    Deeper Into Cannes, A Glimpse Of Marketers' Priorities 2011

  • Possibly, however, this reversal was not intended by the authors of the explanation: but, at any rate, we do not understand them; they plainly apply the term Measure to what is in reality the measured and leave us unable to grasp their meaning: our perplexity may be due to the fact that their writings — addressed to disciples acquainted with their teaching — do not explain what this thing, measure, or measured object, is in itself.

    The Six Enneads. Plotinus 1952

  • Of the play altogether, he observes very beautifully, "that the title Measure for Measure is in reality a misnomer, the sense of the whole being properly the triumph of mercy over strict justice:" but it is also true that there is "an original sin in the nature of the subject, which prevents us from taking a cordial interest in it." [

    Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical 1827

  • The Vice Dean reminded us which Measure for Measure is not a adore story nonetheless an "Un-love story" where domestic energy is a arch focus: corrupt authority both denies adore as good as tries to force passionate compliance by threat.

    Philadelphia Reflections: Shakspere Society of Philadelphia admin 2009

  • The Vice Dean reminded us which Measure for Measure is not a adore story nonetheless an "Un-love story" where domestic energy is a arch focus: corrupt authority both denies adore as good as tries to force passionate compliance by threat.

    Archive 2009-11-01 admin 2009

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