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    Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing.
    'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands;
    But he that filches from me my good name
    Robs me of that which not enriches him
    And makes me poor indeed.

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Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.

Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,

by Found in: Gifts Sayings, General Sayings,
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He is most powerful who governs himself.

He is most powerful who governs himself.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more

Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]

One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]

by Quintus Ennius Found in: General Sayings,
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Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.

Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Almes never make poore.

Almes never make poore.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Despise not sweet inviting love-making nor the merry dance.

Despise not sweet inviting love-making nor the merry dance.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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There is more talke then trouble.

There is more talke then trouble.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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