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    The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
    that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

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In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.

In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.

by David Tuvill 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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The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.

He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.

by Decimus Laberius Found in: General Sayings,
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Let the poor man mind his tongue.

Let the poor man mind his tongue.

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Strike up the dance, the cava bowl fill high.

Strike up the dance, the cava bowl fill high.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.

We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Such pains they take to look pretty.

Such pains they take to look pretty.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.

I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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