“Deceit is this world's passport: who would dare,
However pure the breast, to lay it bare?”
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“There are women here who can barely afford enough gown to cover their breasts.”
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Context: If there's anyone out there involved in illegal movie piracy... don't do it. Take a good look at these people. These are the people you're stealing from. Look at them! Face what you've done! There are women here who can barely afford enough gown to cover their breasts.
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