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A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.

A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.

by Ben Jonson Found in: General Sayings,
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The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late read more

The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late life by Archdeacon Coxe.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.

Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.

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Great deservers grow Intolerable presumers.

Great deservers grow Intolerable presumers.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.

by Aaron Hill Found in: General Sayings,
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Soft and faire goes farre.

Soft and faire goes farre.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]

I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]

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In all labour there is profit.

In all labour there is profit.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings,
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