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    She was one of those who by fortune's boon
    Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
    In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.

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Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like
unto him.
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Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like
unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own
conceit.

by Bible Found in: Folly Sayings, General Sayings,
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The way to good conduct is never too late.

The way to good conduct is never too late.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.

The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
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But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an
ill, it doubles his fault.

Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an
ill, it doubles his fault.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Be stirring as the time, be fire with fire;
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
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Be stirring as the time, be fire with fire;
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
Of bragging horror.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.

Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]

He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]

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Fancy the Gracchi complaining of treason!

Fancy the Gracchi complaining of treason!

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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