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As the sweet voice of a bird,
Heard by the lander in a lonely isle,
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As the sweet voice of a bird,
Heard by the lander in a lonely isle,
Moves him to think what kind of bird it is,
That sings so delicately clear, and make
Conjecture of the plumage and the form.

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A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.

A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

by Oliver Goldsmith Found in: General Sayings,
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.

by Aaron Hill Found in: General Sayings,
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It is very hard to shave an egge.

It is very hard to shave an egge.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.

Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.

Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!

O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?

Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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