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Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.

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Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.

Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.

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Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.

Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.

by Thales Of Miletus Found in: General Sayings,
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It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

by Robert Pollok Found in: General Sayings,
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One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]

One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]

by Quintus Ennius Found in: General Sayings,
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Of him that speakes ill, consider the life more then the word.

Of him that speakes ill, consider the life more then the word.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A woman conceales what shee knowes not.

A woman conceales what shee knowes not.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.

It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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