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    Thus conscience does make cowards of us all;
    And thus the native hue of resolution
    Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought,
    And enterprises of great pitch and moment,
    With this regard their currents turn awry,
    And lose the name of action.

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Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]

Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]

by William Watson 1 Found in: General Sayings,
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Who eates his cock alone must saddle his horse alone.

Who eates his cock alone must saddle his horse alone.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more

Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]

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Strike up the dance, the cava bowl fill high.

Strike up the dance, the cava bowl fill high.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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A golden key can open any door.

A golden key can open any door.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She read more

Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She hates the smell of roses!

by Thomas Hood Found in: General Sayings,
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He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
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He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A pittifull looke askes enough.

A pittifull looke askes enough.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

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