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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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When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on
every thing.

Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on
every thing.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The Devill is not alwaies at one doore.

The Devill is not alwaies at one doore.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather:
injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.

Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather:
injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.

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Woes cluster; rare are solitary woes;
They love a train, they tread each other's heel.

Woes cluster; rare are solitary woes;
They love a train, they tread each other's heel.

by Edward Young Found in: General Sayings,
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There are words and accents by which this grief can be assuaged,
and the disease in a great measure read more

There are words and accents by which this grief can be assuaged,
and the disease in a great measure removed.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will
never be in want; if according to the read more

If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will
never be in want; if according to the fashions of the world you
will never be rich.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.

Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?

Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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