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    But he who stems a stream with sand,
    And fetters flame with flaxen band,
    Has yet a harder task to prove--
    By firm resolve to conquer love!

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Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.

Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.

by Samuel Rogers Found in: General Sayings,
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One sound blow will serve to undo us all.

One sound blow will serve to undo us all.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A brute without a single redeeming point.

A brute without a single redeeming point.

by Ben Jonson Found in: General Sayings,
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When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Long jesting was never good.

Long jesting was never good.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.

Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.

Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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After Death the Doctor.

After Death the Doctor.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who read more

"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who on earth can say I am not pious?"

by Aaron Hill Found in: General Sayings,
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