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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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By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is read more

By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.

Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.

by Mrs. Manley Found in: General Sayings,
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Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.

Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.

by John Clarke Found in: General Sayings,
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While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.

While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.

Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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A good heart cannot lye.

A good heart cannot lye.

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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A novice always behaves with propriety.

A novice always behaves with propriety.

by Mrs. Manley Found in: General Sayings,
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I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]

I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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