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    He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
    accommodates his views to public opinion.]

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Omittance is no quittance.

Omittance is no quittance.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.

Hidden evils are most dreaded.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.

Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.

Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.

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Think nought a trifle, though it small appear;
Small sands the mountain, moments make the year,
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Think nought a trifle, though it small appear;
Small sands the mountain, moments make the year,
And trifles life.

by Edward Young Found in: General Sayings,
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If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A fool's bolt is soon shot.

A fool's bolt is soon shot.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Great paines quickly find ease.

Great paines quickly find ease.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.

Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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