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    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.]

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Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

by John Clarke Found in: General Sayings,
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The arrow will not always find the mark intended.

The arrow will not always find the mark intended.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.

A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.

by Sir Roger L'estrange Found in: General Sayings,
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Crime requires further crime to conceal it.

Crime requires further crime to conceal it.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Providence is better then a rent.

Providence is better then a rent.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Success brings many to ruin.

Success brings many to ruin.

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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The rose is often found near the nettle.

The rose is often found near the nettle.

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These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo
to communicate.

These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo
to communicate.

by Laurence Sterne Found in: General Sayings,
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The sure way to wickedness is through wickedness.

The sure way to wickedness is through wickedness.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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