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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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Let not our proposal be disregarded on the score of our youth.

Let not our proposal be disregarded on the score of our youth.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.

We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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No one can keep a mask on long.

No one can keep a mask on long.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.

The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Leave her to Heaven,
And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
To prick and sting read more

Leave her to Heaven,
And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
To prick and sting her.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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He that hath the spice, may season as he list.

He that hath the spice, may season as he list.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Handsome features are a silent recommendation.

Handsome features are a silent recommendation.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Originality provokes originality.

Originality provokes originality.

by John Gay Found in: General Sayings,
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When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.

When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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