John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
520 William Shakespeare 1564-1616 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 520 |
| AUTHOR: | William Shakespeare (1564–1616) |
| QUOTATION: | The most peaceable way for you if you do take a thief, is to let him show himself what he is and steal out of your company. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Much Ado about Nothing. Act iii. Sc. 3. [text] |
| WORKS: | William Shakespeare Collection. |