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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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The tree is known by his fruit.

The tree is known by his fruit.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings,
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He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he
might take the current sideways.

He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he
might take the current sideways.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.

Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.

by Decimus Laberius Found in: General Sayings,
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If the old dog barke he gives counsell.

If the old dog barke he gives counsell.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings, Wickedness Sayings,
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Goe not for every griefe to the Phtsitian, nor for every quarrell
to the Lawyer, nor for every thirst read more

Goe not for every griefe to the Phtsitian, nor for every quarrell
to the Lawyer, nor for every thirst to the pot.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.

Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.

He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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