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    He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
    [He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]

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Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

by John Clarke Found in: General Sayings,
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In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.

In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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That which never has been, never is, and never will be.

That which never has been, never is, and never will be.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He who fears his servants is less than a servant.

He who fears his servants is less than a servant.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.

These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.

Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.

An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.

The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.

by Aristotle Found in: General Sayings,
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