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    The mighty pyramids of stone
    That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
    When nearer seen, and better known,
    Are but gigantic flights of stairs.

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Don't shit on your own doorstep.

Don't shit on your own doorstep.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.

Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.

by Bible Found in: News Sayings, General Sayings,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own
impetuosity.

It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own
impetuosity.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.

Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.

The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.

A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.

by James Russell Lowell Found in: General Sayings,
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