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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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There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.

There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.

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God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.

God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.

by Laurence Sterne 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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After the house is finisht, leave it.

After the house is finisht, leave it.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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We make allowance for necessity.

We make allowance for necessity.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Amongst good men two men suffice.

Amongst good men two men suffice.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
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How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
The beards of Hercules and frowning Mars,
Who inward searched, have livers white as milk!

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Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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