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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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What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.

What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Health without money is halfe an ague.

Health without money is halfe an ague.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The Lame goes as farre as your staggerer.

The Lame goes as farre as your staggerer.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
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Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
Our own experience preaches.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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Had you the world on your Chesse-bord, you could not fill all to
your mind.

Had you the world on your Chesse-bord, you could not fill all to
your mind.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.

Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Check disease in its approach.

Check disease in its approach.

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.

It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.

by Unknown 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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