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But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a read more

But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a harder task to prove--
By firm resolve to conquer love!

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

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He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.

He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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You rub the sore
When you should bring the plaster!

You rub the sore
When you should bring the plaster!

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Send not a Catt for Lard.

Send not a Catt for Lard.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He who has once made himself notorious as utterly unprincipled,
is not credited even when he speaks the truth.

He who has once made himself notorious as utterly unprincipled,
is not credited even when he speaks the truth.

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.

He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Jest not with the eye or with Religion.

Jest not with the eye or with Religion.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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