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A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.

A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.

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How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more

How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.

by Thomas Middleton Found in: General Sayings,
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The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]

The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]

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Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.

Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.

by William Congreve Found in: General Sayings,
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Dispel the cold, bounteously replenishing the hearth with logs.

Dispel the cold, bounteously replenishing the hearth with logs.

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The way is an ill neighbour.

The way is an ill neighbour.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.

Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.

by Old Song Found in: General Sayings,
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
[Lat., Fortuna multis dat nimis, satis nulli.]

Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
[Lat., Fortuna multis dat nimis, satis nulli.]

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It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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