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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.

by John Byrom Found in General Sayings,

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A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.

A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,

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Haste is slow.
[Lat., Festinatio tarda est.]

Haste is slow.
[Lat., Festinatio tarda est.]

by Alexander Pope Found in: Haste Sayings, General Sayings,

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Nature never says one thing, and science another.

Nature never says one thing, and science another.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,

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Anger manages everything badly.

Anger manages everything badly.

by Statius Found in: Anger Sayings, General Sayings,

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Take heed of a person marked, and a Widdow thrice married.

Take heed of a person marked, and a Widdow thrice married.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,

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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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Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.

Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,

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For a morning raine leave not your journey.

For a morning raine leave not your journey.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,

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The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.

The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,

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