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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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The burnt child dreads the fire.

The burnt child dreads the fire.

by Ben Jonson Found in: Fire Quotes,
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All the fatt's in the fire.

All the fatt's in the fire.

by John Marston Found in: Fire Quotes,
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Flame is very near to smoke.
[Lat., Flamma fumo est proxima.]

Flame is very near to smoke.
[Lat., Flamma fumo est proxima.]

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Among the notable things about fire is that it also requires oxygen to burn - exactly like its enemy, life. read more

Among the notable things about fire is that it also requires oxygen to burn - exactly like its enemy, life. Thereby are life and flames so often compared.

by Otto Weininger Found in: Fire Quotes,
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We don't negotiate the deal. We're just the matchmakers.

We don't negotiate the deal. We're just the matchmakers.

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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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There can be no great smoke arise, but there must be some fire.

There can be no great smoke arise, but there must be some fire.

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Words pregnant with celestial fire.

Words pregnant with celestial fire.

by William Cowper Found in: Fire Quotes,
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Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire.

Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire.

by Thomas Gray Found in: Fire Quotes,
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