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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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The body is sooner drest then the soule.

The body is sooner drest then the soule.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.

One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.

by Alexander Pope Found in: General Sayings,
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Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

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Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.

Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.

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The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]

The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]

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The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.

The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The point is plain as a pike staff.

The point is plain as a pike staff.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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He did not care a button for it.

He did not care a button for it.

by Francois Rabelais Found in: General Sayings,
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To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.

To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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