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It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The first dish pleaseth all.

The first dish pleaseth all.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).

He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The command of custome is great.

The command of custome is great.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Poverty needs much, avarice everything.

Poverty needs much, avarice everything.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more

Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!

by Aaron Hill Found in: General Sayings,
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And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.

And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.

by Decimus Laberius Found in: General Sayings,
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A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
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A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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It is folly to fear what cannot be avoided.

It is folly to fear what cannot be avoided.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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