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    One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
    an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]

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Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).

Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Armour is light at table.

Armour is light at table.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.

Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee is rich enough that wants nothing.

Hee is rich enough that wants nothing.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Think you if Laura had been Petrarch's wife
He would have written sonnets all his life?

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

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The remedy is worse than the disease.

The remedy is worse than the disease.

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The eyes have one language every where.

The eyes have one language every where.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.

Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.

One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.

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