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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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All our pompe the earth covers.

All our pompe the earth covers.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.

One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.

Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Take heede of an oxe before, of an horse behind, of a monke on
all sides.

Take heede of an oxe before, of an horse behind, of a monke on
all sides.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.

What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.

by John Gay Found in: General Sayings,
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All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.

All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.

by Thomas Hood Found in: General Sayings,
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Cities seldome change Religion only.

Cities seldome change Religion only.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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If you must flie, flie well.

If you must flie, flie well.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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