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    It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
    supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
    collapse in ruin.

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Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.

Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]

Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.

Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.

by William Watson 1 Found in: General Sayings,
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Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled read more

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.

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There is no retracing our steps.

There is no retracing our steps.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.

A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.

by Thomas Hood Found in: General Sayings,
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I hate all children of precocious talent.

I hate all children of precocious talent.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.

So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.

by Geoffrey Chaucer Found in: General Sayings,
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Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.

Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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