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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 believe everything you read, better not read.

If you believe everything you read, better not read.

by Japanese Proverb Found in: General Sayings,
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What one day gives us, another takes away from us.

What one day gives us, another takes away from us.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The whole family is packed into one trap.

The whole family is packed into one trap.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He that riseth first, is first drest.

He that riseth first, is first drest.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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There is great force hidden in a sweet command.

There is great force hidden in a sweet command.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.

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What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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