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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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If you believe everything you read, better not read.

If you believe everything you read, better not read.

by Japanese Proverb Found in: General Sayings,
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Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

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Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.

Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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To him that will, waies are not wanting.

To him that will, waies are not wanting.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the devil.

O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the devil.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.

He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.

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

Handsome features are a silent recommendation.

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What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
[Lat., Idem Accio quod Titio jus esto.]

What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
[Lat., Idem Accio quod Titio jus esto.]

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