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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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He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.

If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.

He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

by Thomas Fuller Found in: General Sayings,
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Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.

Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

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Slander is a shipwrack by a dry Tempest.

Slander is a shipwrack by a dry Tempest.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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What's done can't be undone.
[Fr., Ce qui est faicr ne se peult desfaire.]

What's done can't be undone.
[Fr., Ce qui est faicr ne se peult desfaire.]

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Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

by Thomas Middleton Found in: General Sayings,
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