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Did William Shakespeare say “Speak low, if you speak love.”?

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Did William Shakespeare say “Speak low, if you speak love.”?

Found word for word. Yes. The text appears in works attributed to William Shakespeare. Source and location below.

… od defend the lute should be like the case! Pedro. My visor is Philemon's roof; within the house is Jove. Hero. Why then, your visor should be thatch'd. Pedro. Speak low if you speak love. [Takes her aside.] Balth. Well, I would you did like me. Marg. So would not I for your own sake, for I have many ill qualities. Balth. Which is one? Marg. I say my prayers aloud. Balth. I love you the better. The hearers may cry Amen. Marg. God match me with a good dancer! Balth. Amen. Marg. And God keep him out of my sight when the dance is done! Answer, clerk. Balth. No more words. The clerk is answered. [Takes her aside.] Urs. I know you well enough. You are Signior Antonio. Ant. At …
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare — William Shakespeare, ACT II. Scene I. A hall in Leonato's house. · ¶3908 · Public domain (US), Project Gutenberg #100 · source

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