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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.

by William Watson 1 Found in General Sayings,

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There's not a string attuned to mirth,
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A good heart cannot lye.

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Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.

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Fair words butter no parsnips.

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The first dish pleaseth all.

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The arrow will not always find the mark intended.

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Farre shooting never kild bird.

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