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The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more

The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Then westward ho!
Grace and good disposition attend your ladyship.

Then westward ho!
Grace and good disposition attend your ladyship.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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A snow yeare, a rich yeare.

A snow yeare, a rich yeare.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an
injustice in itself; to expect read more

To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an
injustice in itself; to expect that which is just from the
unjust, is simple folly.

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Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.

Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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There are many waies to fame.

There are many waies to fame.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor;
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One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor;
And so in ours, some neighboring nation,
Taking advantage of our misery,
Hath stuffed the hollow vessels with their power,
To beat us down, the which are down already;
And make a conquest of unhappy,
Whereas no glory 's got to overcome.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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A hundred loade of thought will not pay one of debts.

A hundred loade of thought will not pay one of debts.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

by Robert Burton Found in: General Sayings,
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