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    When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
    when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.

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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
To murder thousands takes a specious name,
War's glorious art, and gives immortal fame.

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The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.

The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.

Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.

As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings,
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The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]

The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]

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Good Americans when they die go to Paris.

Good Americans when they die go to Paris.

by Unknown Found in: Paris Sayings, General Sayings,
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A little labour, much health.

A little labour, much health.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.

As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.

by Decimus Laberius Found in: General Sayings,
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