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    We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
    heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
    off.

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Amongst good men two men suffice.

Amongst good men two men suffice.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Had you the world on your Chesse-bord, you could not fill all to
your mind.

Had you the world on your Chesse-bord, you could not fill all to
your mind.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.

All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the
opportunity is lost.

While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the
opportunity is lost.

by Francis Quarles Found in: General Sayings,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!

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The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.

The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more

Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.

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Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]

Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]

by Aristotle Found in: General Sayings,
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