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    One to destroy is murder by the law,
    And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
    To murder thousands takes a specious name,
    War's glorious art, and gives immortal fame.

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Small minds are captivated by trifles.

Small minds are captivated by trifles.

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It is a great victory that comes without blood.

It is a great victory that comes without blood.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Here is a fine field for talent.

Here is a fine field for talent.

by John Clarke Found in: General Sayings,
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Pension never inriched young man.

Pension never inriched young man.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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You whirled them to the back of beyont.

You whirled them to the back of beyont.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more

Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]

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What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.

What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!

Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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