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    Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer,
    And without sneering teach the rest to sneer;
    Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike,
    Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike;
    Alike reserv'd to blame, or to commend,
    A tim'rous foe, and a suspicious friend.

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If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.

If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Soft and faire goes farre.

Soft and faire goes farre.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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It is not every man that can afford to go to Corinth.

It is not every man that can afford to go to Corinth.

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Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.

Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.

No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.

There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.

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He that preacheth giveth almes.

He that preacheth giveth almes.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A child correct behind and not before.

A child correct behind and not before.

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He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.

He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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