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William Shakespeare Quotes: Sometimes we are devils to ourselves When we will tempt the frailty of our powers, Presuming on their changeful potency.
         

Sometimes we are devils to ourselves When we will tempt the frailty of our powers, Presuming on their changeful potency.


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This page presents the quote "Sometimes we are devils to ourselves When we will tempt the frailty of our powers, Presuming on their changeful potency.". Author of this quote is William Shakespeare. This quote is about potency, sometimes, temptation, presuming, frailty, evil,.