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    The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
    (Earth has no unpolluted spring)
    From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
    So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.

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Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.

Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.

The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.

He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.

by Francis Quarles Found in: General Sayings,
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Out of mind, when out of view.

Out of mind, when out of view.

by Thomas Fuller Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.

Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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No Alchymy to saving.

No Alchymy to saving.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Whom has not the inspiring bowl made eloquent?
[Lat., Foecundi calices quem non fecere disertum.]

Whom has not the inspiring bowl made eloquent?
[Lat., Foecundi calices quem non fecere disertum.]

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A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.

A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.

by Unknown Found in: Nonsense Sayings, General Sayings,
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A woman the leader of the enterprise.

A woman the leader of the enterprise.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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