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    The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in
    horses is to be found the excellence of their sire; nor do savage
    eagles produce a peaceful dove.
    [Lat., Fortes creantur fortibus et bonis;
    Est in juvenis, est in equibus patrum
    Virtus; nee imbellem feroces
    Progenerant aquilae columbam.]

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Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.

Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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An old cat sports not with her prey.

An old cat sports not with her prey.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The table robbes more then a thiefe.

The table robbes more then a thiefe.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Do not expect good from another's death.

Do not expect good from another's death.

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: General Sayings,
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Empty Chambers make foolish maides.

Empty Chambers make foolish maides.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more

A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Speech is silvern, silence is golden.

Speech is silvern, silence is golden.

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: General Sayings,
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To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.

To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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