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    Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
    renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

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What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?

What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?

Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.

Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He that will be served must bee patient.

He that will be served must bee patient.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more

Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]

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To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Building is a sweet impoverishing.

Building is a sweet impoverishing.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The groundsell speakes not save what it heard at the hinges.

The groundsell speakes not save what it heard at the hinges.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He makes no friend who never made a foe.

He makes no friend who never made a foe.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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