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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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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.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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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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He that will learne to pray, let him goe to Sea.
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He that will learne to pray, let him goe to Sea.
[He that will learn to pray, let him go to Sea.]

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
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To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to alms.]

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Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.

by Aristotle Found in: General Sayings,
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But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

by Thomas Middleton Found in: General Sayings,
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Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

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To review ones store is to mow twice.

To review ones store is to mow twice.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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