William Shakespeare quote about authority from The Winter's Tale - He seems to be of great authority. Close with him, give him gold; and though authority be a stubborn bear, yet he is oft led by the nose with gold.
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“ He seems to be of great authority. Close with him, give him gold; and though authority be a stubborn bear, yet he is oft led by the nose with gold. ”
 William Shakespeare, The Winter's Tale (1623). copy citation

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Author William Shakespeare
Source The Winter's Tale
Topic authority bribery
Date 1623
Language English
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Note Written between 1610 and 1611
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William Shakespeare quote about authority from The Winter's Tale - He seems to be of great authority. Close with him, give him gold; and though authority be a stubborn bear, yet he is oft led by the nose with gold.
William Shakespeare quote about authority from The Winter's Tale - He seems to be of great authority. Close with him, give him gold; and though authority be a stubborn bear, yet he is oft led by the nose with gold.