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    It is proper that every man should measure himself by his own
    proportion and standard.

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He that hath children, all his morsels are not his owne.

He that hath children, all his morsels are not his owne.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory read more

It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory means, than by fear.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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Go to Jericho.
Let them all go to Jericho,
And ne'er be seen againe.

Go to Jericho.
Let them all go to Jericho,
And ne'er be seen againe.

by Sir John Berkenhead Found in: General Sayings,
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What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?

What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Of two evils I have chose the least.

Of two evils I have chose the least.

by Matthew Prior Found in: General Sayings,
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I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more

To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more

From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.

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None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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