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The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more

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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Never was anything so inconsistent.

Never was anything so inconsistent.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory read more

It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory means, than by fear.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Success in crime always invites to worse deeds.

Success in crime always invites to worse deeds.

by Lord Edward Coke Found in: General Sayings,
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Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

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There is no retracing our steps.

There is no retracing our steps.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.

By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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