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    A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
    Or other interesting beast of prey,
    Are similes at hand for the distress
    Of ladies who cannot have their own way.

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Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.

Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.

by John Milton Found in: General Sayings,
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Musick helps not the tooth-ach.

Musick helps not the tooth-ach.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]

We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.

In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.

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Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.

Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.

And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.

He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.

By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.

by Sir Roger L'estrange Found in: General Sayings,
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