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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 finishing stroke of all sorrow.

The finishing stroke of all sorrow.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He will go back to the old faith he learnt
Beside his mother's knee.

He will go back to the old faith he learnt
Beside his mother's knee.

by Algernon Sidney Found in: General Sayings,
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A good Judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.

A good Judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.

It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.

by Decimus Laberius Found in: General Sayings,
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It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.

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Prettiness dies first.

Prettiness dies first.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The Mill gets by going.

The Mill gets by going.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.

In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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United we stand, divided we fall.

United we stand, divided we fall.

by Motto Found in: General Sayings, Unity Sayings,
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