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    The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
    wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.

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For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.

For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.

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So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Now o'er his tomb and happy ashes will not violets spring?

Now o'er his tomb and happy ashes will not violets spring?

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He that measures not himselfe, is measured.

He that measures not himselfe, is measured.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
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No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devil builds a chapel
hard by.]

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Do nothing twice over.

Do nothing twice over.

by Charles Churchill Found in: General Sayings,
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Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.

Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.

In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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