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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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It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is read more

It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is he."

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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A fault is fostered by concealment.

A fault is fostered by concealment.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.

Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more

The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes
it.

The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes
it.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.

All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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But we are all men
In our own natures frail.

But we are all men
In our own natures frail.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.

Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.

She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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