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    One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
    an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]

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But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke,
Must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke.

But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke,
Must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has read more

What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has on his tail.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.

Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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There is more talke then trouble.

There is more talke then trouble.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks read more

Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks to-morrow.

by Lord Edward Coke Found in: General Sayings,
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He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.

He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

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Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.

Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.

Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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