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    How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their
    signatures to the very essays they write on the propriety of
    despising glory.

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A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.

A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more

In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.

Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.

When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.

We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.

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All things in their beeing are good for something.

All things in their beeing are good for something.

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Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial
in the shade?

Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial
in the shade?

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Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

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