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    Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
    Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
    Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
    Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

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Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?

Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Our content
Is our best having.

Our content
Is our best having.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.

You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Slow rises worth by poverty depressed.

Slow rises worth by poverty depressed.

by Saint Jerome Found in: General Sayings,
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Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered
together.

Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered
together.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings,
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Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,
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Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,
and it shall be opened unto you:
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth;
and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

by Bible Found in: Prayer Sayings, General Sayings,
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Circumstances alter cases.

Circumstances alter cases.

by Found in: Circumstance Sayings, General Sayings,
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For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.

For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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