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    But time strips our illusions of their hue,
    And one by one in turn some grand mistake
    Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.

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While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.

While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Safe bind, safe find.

Safe bind, safe find.

by Thomas Tusser Found in: General Sayings,
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We ne'er shall look upon his like again.

We ne'er shall look upon his like again.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.

Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

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Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She read more

Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She hates the smell of roses!

by Thomas Hood Found in: General Sayings,
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A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.

A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck read more

'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck at.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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