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    But he who stems a stream with sand,
    And fetters flame with flaxen band,
    Has yet a harder task to prove--
    By firm resolve to conquer love!

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Forbeare not sowing because of birds.

Forbeare not sowing because of birds.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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As many servants so many enemies.

As many servants so many enemies.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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He who accuses another of wrong should look well into his own
conduct.

He who accuses another of wrong should look well into his own
conduct.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.

Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.

A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Hold one another's noses to the grindstone hard.

Hold one another's noses to the grindstone hard.

by Robert Burton Found in: General Sayings,
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Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

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All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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