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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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O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!

O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Gluttony kills more then the sword.
[Gluttony kills more than the sword.]

Gluttony kills more then the sword.
[Gluttony kills more than the sword.]

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To rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.

To rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.

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The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.

The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.

by Lord Edward Coke Found in: General Sayings,
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Patience revels in misfortunes.

Patience revels in misfortunes.

by James Russell Lowell Found in: General Sayings,
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Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.

Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.

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New things are fair.

New things are fair.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.

by Bible Found in: Harvest Sayings, General Sayings,
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He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.

He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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