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    Just as a fire is covered by smoke and a mirror is obscured by dust, just as the embryo rests deep within the womb, wisdom is hidden by selfish desire.

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If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to read more

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to drink.
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord
shall reward thee.

by Bible Found in: Fire Sayings, General Sayings,
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E'en from the tomb the voice of nature cries,
E'en in our ashes live their wonted fires.

E'en from the tomb the voice of nature cries,
E'en in our ashes live their wonted fires.

by Thomas Gray Found in: Fire Quotes,
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Your own property is concerned when your neighbor's house is on
fire.
[Lat., Tua res agitur, paries cum read more

Your own property is concerned when your neighbor's house is on
fire.
[Lat., Tua res agitur, paries cum proximus ardet.]

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Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.

Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.

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Out of the frying pan into the fire.

Out of the frying pan into the fire.

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Divert her eyes with pictures in the fire.

Divert her eyes with pictures in the fire.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Fire Quotes,
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Wood already touched by fire is not hard to set alight

Wood already touched by fire is not hard to set alight

by African Proverb Found in: Fire Quotes, Wood Quotes,
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When fire is applied to a stone it cracks.

When fire is applied to a stone it cracks.

by Irish Sayings Found in: Fire Quotes,
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Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, play the man! We shall this
day light such a candle, by God's read more

Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, play the man! We shall this
day light such a candle, by God's grave, in England, as I trust
shall never be put out.

by Hugh Latimer Found in: Fire Quotes,
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