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    The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
    the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.

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Death will have his day.

Death will have his day.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.

Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.

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It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.

It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The scalded head feares cold water.

The scalded head feares cold water.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.

The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more

To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]

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Come, come, good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well
used. Exclaim no more against it.

Come, come, good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well
used. Exclaim no more against it.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.

A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.

by Thomas Hood Found in: General Sayings,
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