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Great trees are good for nothing but shade.

Great trees are good for nothing but shade.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.

Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.

Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more

He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]

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Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The spirits run riot in youth.

The spirits run riot in youth.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.

The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A gift in time of need is most acceptable.

A gift in time of need is most acceptable.

by Old Song Found in: General Sayings,
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