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If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
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If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
May go to whoop and holloa.

by James Thomson (1) Found in: General Sayings,
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He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.

He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.

Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
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For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.

A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.

by Old Song Found in: General Sayings,
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War with vices, but peace with individuals.

War with vices, but peace with individuals.

by Thomas Hughes Found in: General Sayings,
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To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.

To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.

by Matthew Prior Found in: General Sayings,
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Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
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Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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