Both Uses of
scruples
in
Measure for Measure
- Spirits are not finely touch'd But to fine issues: nor nature never lends The smallest scruple of her excellence But, like a thrifty goddess, she determines Herself the glory of a creditor, Both thanks and use.†
Scene 1.1scruple = an ethical or moral principle that discourages certain kinds of action
- My haste may not admit it; Nor need you, on mine honour, have to do With any scruple: your scope is as mine own: So to enforce or qualify the laws As to your soul seems good.†
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Definition:
ethical or moral principles that discourage certain kinds of action