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    The man that hails you Tom or Jack,
    And proves by thumps upon your back
    How he esteems your merit,
    Is such a friend, that one had need
    Be very much his friend indeed
    To pardon or to bear it.

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If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.

If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The more they drink the more they thirst.

The more they drink the more they thirst.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The anger of those in authority is always weighty.

The anger of those in authority is always weighty.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Fair words butter no parsnips.

Fair words butter no parsnips.

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Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]

Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]

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All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.

Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their
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Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their
friendship; and when they hear us praised by others, will ascribe
it to sinister and interested motives if they can.

by Charles Caleb Colton Found in: Friends Quotes,
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