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Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?

Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more

How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.

by Thomas Middleton Found in: General Sayings,
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A great dowry is a bed full of brables.

A great dowry is a bed full of brables.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Sweep on, you fat and greasy citizens;
'Tis just the fashion. Wherefore do you look
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Sweep on, you fat and greasy citizens;
'Tis just the fashion. Wherefore do you look
Upon that poor and broken bankrupt there?

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.

Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

by Saint Jerome Found in: General Sayings,
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He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
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He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,

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Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He that measures not himselfe, is measured.

He that measures not himselfe, is measured.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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