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You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.

You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Beare with evill, and expect good.

Beare with evill, and expect good.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.

He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.

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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Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.

Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!

I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!

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Long jesting was never good.

Long jesting was never good.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.

By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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