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    The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in
    horses is to be found the excellence of their sire; nor do savage
    eagles produce a peaceful dove.
    [Lat., Fortes creantur fortibus et bonis;
    Est in juvenis, est in equibus patrum
    Virtus; nee imbellem feroces
    Progenerant aquilae columbam.]

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Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.

Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.

A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.

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Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more

Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.

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He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.

He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

by William Watson 1 Found in: General Sayings,
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The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.

The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.

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Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.

Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings,
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