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    Tush! Tush! my lassie, such thoughts resigne,
    Comparisons are cruele:
    Fine pictures suit in frames as fine,
    Consistencie's a jewell.
    For thee and me coarse cloathes are best,
    Rude folks in homelye raiment drest,
    Wife Joan and goodman Robin.

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You are harping on the same string.
[Lat., Cantilenam candem canis.]

You are harping on the same string.
[Lat., Cantilenam candem canis.]

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Of right and wrong he taught
Truths as refined as ever Athens heard;
And (strange to tell) read more

Of right and wrong he taught
Truths as refined as ever Athens heard;
And (strange to tell) he practis'd what he preach'd.

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Gineral C. is a dreffle smart man:
He's been on all sides that give places or pelf;
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Gineral C. is a dreffle smart man:
He's been on all sides that give places or pelf;
But consistency still wuz a part of his plan;
He's been true to one party, and that is, himself;--
So John P.
Robinson, he
Sez he shall vote for Gineral C.

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A plan is a list of actions arranged in whatever sequence is thought likely to achieve an objective.

A plan is a list of actions arranged in whatever sequence is thought likely to achieve an objective.

by John Argenti Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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Look to make your course regular, that men may know beforehand what they may expect.

Look to make your course regular, that men may know beforehand what they may expect.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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Long-range planning works best in the short term.

Long-range planning works best in the short term.

by Doug Evelyn Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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A trend is a trend is a trend. But the question is, will it bend? Will it alter its course read more

A trend is a trend is a trend. But the question is, will it bend? Will it alter its course through some unforeseen force and come to a premature end?

by Alec Cairncross Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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It is important not to ignore forecasts that are uncongenial.

It is important not to ignore forecasts that are uncongenial.

by Jib Fowles Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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Who ever has no fixed opinions has no constant feelings.

Who ever has no fixed opinions has no constant feelings.

by Joseph Joubert Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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