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The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

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All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
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All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
The better reason.

by Thomas Middleton Found in: General Sayings,
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Almes never make poore.

Almes never make poore.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]

Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]

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Where there is peace, God is.

Where there is peace, God is.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.

While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.

Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.

by George Herbert 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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Hold one another's noses to the grindstone hard.

Hold one another's noses to the grindstone hard.

by Robert Burton Found in: General Sayings,
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