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    There is some soul of goodness in things evil,
    Would men observingly distill it out;
    For our bad neighbor makes us early stirrers,
    Which is both healthful, and good husbandry.

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The mind ill at ease, the body suffers also.

The mind ill at ease, the body suffers also.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He that sowes trusts in God.

He that sowes trusts in God.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Diamond cuts diamond.

Diamond cuts diamond.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.

Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Our sincerest laughter
With some pain is fraught:
Our sweetest songs are those which tell of saddest read more

Our sincerest laughter
With some pain is fraught:
Our sweetest songs are those which tell of saddest thought.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Goods are theirs that enjoy them.

Goods are theirs that enjoy them.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

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Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.

Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The hole calls the thiefe.

The hole calls the thiefe.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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