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    The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
    Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

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Of a new Prince, new bondage.

Of a new Prince, new bondage.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!

What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]

Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]

by Solon Found in: General Sayings,
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Friend, for your epitaph I'm grieved,
Where still so much is said;
One half will never be read more

Friend, for your epitaph I'm grieved,
Where still so much is said;
One half will never be believed,
The other never read.

by Robert Pollok Found in: General Sayings,
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Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.

Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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If the old dog barke he gives counsell.

If the old dog barke he gives counsell.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.

The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]

Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]

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When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

by Thomas Fuller Found in: General Sayings,
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