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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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Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.

Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A great while ago the world begun,
With hey, ho, the wind and the rain;
But that's read more

A great while ago the world begun,
With hey, ho, the wind and the rain;
But that's all one, our play is done,
And we'll strive to please you every day.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.

The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Great actions are not always true sons
Of great and mighty resolutions.

Great actions are not always true sons
Of great and mighty resolutions.

by Robert Burton Found in: General Sayings,
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As many men as there are existing, so many are their different
pursuits.

As many men as there are existing, so many are their different
pursuits.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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An old dog barks not in vain.

An old dog barks not in vain.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.

Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]

Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]

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To a good spender God is the Treasurer.

To a good spender God is the Treasurer.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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