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    The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
    And is not careful what they mean thereby,
    Knowing that with the shadow of his wings
    He can at pleasure stint their melody:
    Even so mayest thou the giddy men of Rome.

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The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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You whirled them to the back of beyont.

You whirled them to the back of beyont.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Every mile is two in winter.

Every mile is two in winter.

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Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.

Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Going as if he trod upon eggs.

Going as if he trod upon eggs.

by Robert Burton Found in: General Sayings,
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Love is not found in the market.

Love is not found in the market.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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And sanguine hope through every storm of life,
Shoots her bright beams, and calms the internal strife.

And sanguine hope through every storm of life,
Shoots her bright beams, and calms the internal strife.

by William Watson 1 Found in: General Sayings,
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Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more

Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: General Sayings,
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I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish.
[I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]

I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish.
[I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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