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Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

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A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more

A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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Corne is cleaned with winde, and the soule with chastnings.

Corne is cleaned with winde, and the soule with chastnings.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]

The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]

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For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred read more

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.

by Bible Found in: Money Sayings, General Sayings,
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In time comes he whom God sends.

In time comes he whom God sends.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Little wealth, little care.

Little wealth, little care.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.

While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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