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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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He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.

He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at
him.

He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at
him.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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A City that parlies is half gotten.

A City that parlies is half gotten.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The March sunne raises but dissolves not.

The March sunne raises but dissolves not.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Beare with evill, and expect good.

Beare with evill, and expect good.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Performed to a T.

Performed to a T.

by Francois Rabelais Found in: General Sayings,
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The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.

The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.

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What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

by Robert Pollok Found in: General Sayings,
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You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang read more

You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.

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