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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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If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.

If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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To meditate an injury is to commit one.

To meditate an injury is to commit one.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee is rich enough that wants nothing.

Hee is rich enough that wants nothing.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.

The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an
ill, it doubles his fault.

Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an
ill, it doubles his fault.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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No day so clear but hath dark clouds.

No day so clear but hath dark clouds.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.

The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.

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For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.

For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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