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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.

We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Handsome features are a silent recommendation.

Handsome features are a silent recommendation.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.

So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.

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All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]

Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]

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Hug the shore; let others try the deep.

Hug the shore; let others try the deep.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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