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In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.

In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.

by William Cowper Found in: General Sayings,
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Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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When age is jocond it makes sport for death.

When age is jocond it makes sport for death.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Saint Luke was a Saint and a Physitian, yet is dead.

Saint Luke was a Saint and a Physitian, yet is dead.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A shippe and a woman are ever repairing.

A shippe and a woman are ever repairing.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

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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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Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

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In spending lies the advantage.

In spending lies the advantage.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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