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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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With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.

With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.

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A novice always behaves with propriety.

A novice always behaves with propriety.

by Mrs. Manley Found in: General Sayings,
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Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.

Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.

A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A pauper traveller will sing before a beggar.

A pauper traveller will sing before a beggar.

by Ben Jonson Found in: General Sayings,
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It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.

It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.

In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He did not care a button for it.

He did not care a button for it.

by Francois Rabelais Found in: General Sayings,
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