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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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By doing nothing we learne to do ill.

By doing nothing we learne to do ill.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is read more

It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is he."

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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Covetousnesse breaks the bag.

Covetousnesse breaks the bag.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

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Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.

Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.

Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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So--now the danger dared at last,
Look back and smile at perils past!

So--now the danger dared at last,
Look back and smile at perils past!

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]

After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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