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I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

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A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more

A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.

by John Dryden Found in: General Sayings,
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He is most powerful who governs himself.

He is most powerful who governs himself.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.

Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Would you know what mony is, Go borrow some.

Would you know what mony is, Go borrow some.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.

Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: General Sayings,
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Time undermines us.

Time undermines us.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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