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    Censure pardons the ravens but rebukes the doves. [The innocent
    are punished and the wicked escape.]

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An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.

An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.

by Decimus Laberius Found in: General Sayings,
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We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

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So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.

Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.

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A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.

A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.

When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Fill the cup and fill the can,
Have a rouse before the morn;
Every minute dies a read more

Fill the cup and fill the can,
Have a rouse before the morn;
Every minute dies a man,
Every minute one is born.

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What's done can't be undone.
[Fr., Ce qui est faicr ne se peult desfaire.]

What's done can't be undone.
[Fr., Ce qui est faicr ne se peult desfaire.]

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Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.

Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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