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Just as a fire is covered by smoke and a mirror is obscured by dust, just as the embryo rests read more

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.

by Bhagavad Gita 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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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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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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Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.

Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.

by Martha Graham Found in: Fire Quotes,
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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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Fit to give weight to smoke.
[Lat., Dare pondus idonea fumo.]

Fit to give weight to smoke.
[Lat., Dare pondus idonea fumo.]

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The fire i' th' flint
Shows not till it be struck; our gentle flame
Provokes itself and read more

The fire i' th' flint
Shows not till it be struck; our gentle flame
Provokes itself and like the current flies
Each bound it chafes.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Fire Quotes,
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Out of the frying pan into the fire.

Out of the frying pan into the fire.

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