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    Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
    To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
    See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
    Which rank corruption destines for their heart!

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The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.

The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.

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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee that hath charge of soules transports them not in bundles.

Hee that hath charge of soules transports them not in bundles.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.

All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.

by Thomas Hood Found in: General Sayings,
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Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.

Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Hast comes not alone.

Hast comes not alone.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.

Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.

Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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Like people, like priest.

Like people, like priest.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings,
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