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    Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
    [Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]

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The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more

The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."

by Algernon Sidney Found in: General Sayings,
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This division of labour will lessen the task.

This division of labour will lessen the task.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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We are fooles one to another.

We are fooles one to another.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.

Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.

We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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When you will, they wont, when you wont, they will.

When you will, they wont, when you wont, they will.

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Charity sees the need not the cause.

Charity sees the need not the cause.

by German Proverb Found in: General Sayings,
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