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The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more

The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.

The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Woes cluster; rare are solitary woes;
They love a train, they tread each other's heel.

Woes cluster; rare are solitary woes;
They love a train, they tread each other's heel.

by Edward Young 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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He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.

He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Behold him in conceited circles sail,
Strutting and dancing and now planted stiff,
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Behold him in conceited circles sail,
Strutting and dancing and now planted stiff,
In all his pomp of pageantry, as if
He felt the eyes of Europe on his tail.

by Aaron Hill Found in: General Sayings,
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Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.

Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.

We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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