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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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Serve a noble disposition, though poore, the time comes that hee
will repay thee.

Serve a noble disposition, though poore, the time comes that hee
will repay thee.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.

A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.

by Francis Quarles Found in: General Sayings,
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Great trees are good for nothing but shade.

Great trees are good for nothing but shade.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Good land, evill way.

Good land, evill way.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A little with quiet is the onely dyet.

A little with quiet is the onely dyet.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

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What he has is of no more use to the miser than that which he has
not.

What he has is of no more use to the miser than that which he has
not.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.

That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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In man's most dark extremity
Oft succor dawns from Heaven.

In man's most dark extremity
Oft succor dawns from Heaven.

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