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    The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
    sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
    of defence.

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To him that will, waies are not wanting.

To him that will, waies are not wanting.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.

Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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To have done, is to hang
Quite out of fashion, like a rusty mail
In monumental mockery.

To have done, is to hang
Quite out of fashion, like a rusty mail
In monumental mockery.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.

Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Speake not of a dead man at the table.

Speake not of a dead man at the table.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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She has deceived her father, and may thee.

She has deceived her father, and may thee.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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He that is at ease seekes dainties.

He that is at ease seekes dainties.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did read more

Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did him know.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more

Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: General Sayings,
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