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    It's not improbable that a man may receive more solid
    satisfaction from pudding while he is alive than from praise
    after he is dead.

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Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?

Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.

There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.

by John Bunyan Found in: General Sayings,
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Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

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Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.

Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.

An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Modred's narrow foxy face,
Heart hiding smile, and gray persistent eye.

Modred's narrow foxy face,
Heart hiding smile, and gray persistent eye.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.

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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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