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    To have properly studied the liberal sciences gives a polish to
    our manners, and removes all awkwardness.

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He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more

He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Debters are lyers.

Debters are lyers.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.

Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Little wealth, little care.

Little wealth, little care.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.

He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.

Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck read more

'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck at.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.

Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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