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    Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
    To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
    See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
    Which rank corruption destines for their heart!

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We get blows and return them.

We get blows and return them.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who read more

"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who on earth can say I am not pious?"

by Aaron Hill Found in: General Sayings,
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Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.

Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.

A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of read more

The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of God.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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The mob will now and then see things in a right light.

The mob will now and then see things in a right light.

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Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A friend always loves, but he who loves is not always a friend.

A friend always loves, but he who loves is not always a friend.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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