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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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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

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Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]

Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Put your best foot forward.

Put your best foot forward.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more

Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

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The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]

The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]

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Truth and oyle are ever above.

Truth and oyle are ever above.

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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