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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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There is never a lawsuit but a woman is at the bottom of it.

There is never a lawsuit but a woman is at the bottom of it.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Of all smells, bread: of all tasts, salt.

Of all smells, bread: of all tasts, salt.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Preferment goes by letter and affection.

Preferment goes by letter and affection.

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He that gives me small gifts would have me live.

He that gives me small gifts would have me live.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.

A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.

The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

by Dutch Proverb Found in: General Sayings,
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He deliberately thrusts his silly head into the matrimonial
halter.

He deliberately thrusts his silly head into the matrimonial
halter.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.

To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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