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    Think you if Laura had been Petrarch's wife
    He would have written sonnets all his life?

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Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

by Thomas Fuller Found in: General Sayings,
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He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.

by Charles Churchill Found in: General Sayings,
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What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.

What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.

by John Gay Found in: General Sayings,
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For the air of youth,
Hopeful and cheerful, in thy blood will reign
A melancholy damp of read more

For the air of youth,
Hopeful and cheerful, in thy blood will reign
A melancholy damp of cold and dry
To weigh thy spirits down, and last consume
The balm of life.

by Thomas Middleton Found in: General Sayings,
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Small things become the small.

Small things become the small.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

by Robert Burton Found in: General Sayings,
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It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

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Being on sea saile, being on land settle.

Being on sea saile, being on land settle.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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