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    When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
    when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.

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My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must read more

My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must ride
On horseback after me.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.

A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.

by Old Song Found in: General Sayings,
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Good cheape is deare.

Good cheape is deare.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.

The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.

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They that know one another salute a farre off.

They that know one another salute a farre off.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.

In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.

by William Cowper Found in: General Sayings,
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Great businesses turne on a little pinne.

Great businesses turne on a little pinne.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Not seldom clad in radiant vest
Deceitfully goes forth the dawn,
Not seldom evening in the west
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Not seldom clad in radiant vest
Deceitfully goes forth the dawn,
Not seldom evening in the west
Sinks smilingly forsworn.

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Modred's narrow foxy face,
Heart hiding smile, and gray persistent eye.

Modred's narrow foxy face,
Heart hiding smile, and gray persistent eye.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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