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    The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
    And is not careful what they mean thereby,
    Knowing that with the shadow of his wings
    He can at pleasure stint their melody:
    Even so mayest thou the giddy men of Rome.

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In the kingdome of a cheater the wallet is carried before.

In the kingdome of a cheater the wallet is carried before.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh,
it is a tree of life.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh,
it is a tree of life.

by Bible Found in: Hope Sayings, General Sayings,
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Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.

Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.

Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: General Sayings,
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Beware of the young doctor and the old barber.

Beware of the young doctor and the old barber.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.

The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The abuse of cabmen in a block.

The abuse of cabmen in a block.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]

He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]

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