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    A man so various, that he seem'd to be
    Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
    Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
    Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
    But in the course of one revolving moon,
    Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.

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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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Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.

Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.

Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: General Sayings,
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One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.

One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.

by Alexander Pope Found in: General Sayings,
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Something must be allowed to custom.

Something must be allowed to custom.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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She can change her
Mind like the wind: whatever she has said
Or done, is light to read more

She can change her
Mind like the wind: whatever she has said
Or done, is light to what she'll say or do.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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O, what a world of vile ill-favored faults
Looks handsome in three hundred pounds a year.

O, what a world of vile ill-favored faults
Looks handsome in three hundred pounds a year.

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The miser is ever in want.

The miser is ever in want.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).

They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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