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The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that read more

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that with the shadow of his wings
He can at pleasure stint their melody:
Even so mayest thou the giddy men of Rome.

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The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
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The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."

by Algernon Sidney Found in: General Sayings,
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Cares deny all rest to weary limbs.

Cares deny all rest to weary limbs.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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It is a great victory that comes without blood.

It is a great victory that comes without blood.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

by Thomas Middleton Found in: General Sayings,
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Jest not in earnest.

Jest not in earnest.

by Motto Found in: General Sayings,
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The effect speakes, the tongue needes not.

The effect speakes, the tongue needes not.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.

When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.

A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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