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Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled read more

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.

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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.

Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he read more

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

by Bible Found in: Anger Sayings, General Sayings,
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Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]

Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.

The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!

By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.

One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.

by Alexander Pope Found in: General Sayings,
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Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.

by Aaron Hill Found in: General Sayings,
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I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.

I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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