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    Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
    Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
    And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
    That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.

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All is well ended, if the suit be won.

All is well ended, if the suit be won.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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There is great force hidden in a sweet command.

There is great force hidden in a sweet command.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a read more

But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a scheme which left us flaccid and
drained.

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Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.

Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.

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Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.

Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

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The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.

The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.

Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Poverty needs much, avarice everything.

Poverty needs much, avarice everything.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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