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    It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
    supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
    collapse in ruin.

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It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.

It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.

We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.

To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more

We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Strict law is often great injustice.

Strict law is often great injustice.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Prevention is better than cure.

Prevention is better than cure.

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Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.

Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.

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Follow not truth too near the heels, lest it dash out thy teeth.

Follow not truth too near the heels, lest it dash out thy teeth.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Let all live as they would die.

Let all live as they would die.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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