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    We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
    we long for it jealously.

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It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory read more

It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory means, than by fear.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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Our content
Is our best having.

Our content
Is our best having.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.

Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.

Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.

Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings, Punishment Sayings,
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It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is read more

It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is he."

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.

The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit
drieth the bones.

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit
drieth the bones.

by Bible Found in: Merriment Sayings, General Sayings,
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