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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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Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.

Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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For washing his hands, none sels his lands.

For washing his hands, none sels his lands.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Now to drink and trip it on the light fantastic toe.

Now to drink and trip it on the light fantastic toe.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.

Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.

by Mrs. Manley Found in: General Sayings,
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When war begins, then hell openeth.

When war begins, then hell openeth.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).

The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.

Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Live for today for tomorrow never comes.

Live for today for tomorrow never comes.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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