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    The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
    pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
    dissatisfied with our own.]

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They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).

They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.

He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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Everything in art is but a copy of nature.

Everything in art is but a copy of nature.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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The man that heweth over high,
Some chip falleth in his eye.

The man that heweth over high,
Some chip falleth in his eye.

by Unattributed Author Found in: General Sayings,
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None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.

None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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We do it soon enough, if that we do be well.

We do it soon enough, if that we do be well.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?

Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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He who is not in readiness to-day, will be less prepared
to-morrow.

He who is not in readiness to-day, will be less prepared
to-morrow.

by Mrs. Manley Found in: General Sayings,
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