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    Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world
    Like a Colossus, and we petty men
    Walk under his huge legs and peep about
    To find ourselves dishonorable graves.

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If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.

If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Nothing stings us so bitterly as the loss of money.

Nothing stings us so bitterly as the loss of money.

by Sir Roger L'estrange Found in: General Sayings,
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For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred read more

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.

by Bible Found in: Money Sayings, General Sayings,
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Love and dignity do not dwell together.

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

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A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own
heart, his next to escape the read more

A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own
heart, his next to escape the censures of the world.

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For glances beget ogles, ogles sighs,
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter.

For glances beget ogles, ogles sighs,
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow,
Leave things of the future to fate;
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Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow,
Leave things of the future to fate;
What's the use to anticipate sorrow?
Life's troubles come never too late.

by Laurence Sterne Found in: General Sayings,
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So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

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The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.

The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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