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    Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
    Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
    And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
    Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.

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Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more

Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.

He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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I have a kind of alacrity in sinking.

I have a kind of alacrity in sinking.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.

A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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One of Satan's shepherdesses caught
And meant to stamp him with her master's mark.

One of Satan's shepherdesses caught
And meant to stamp him with her master's mark.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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The bowl dispels corroding cares.

The bowl dispels corroding cares.

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There is no such thing as perfect happiness.

There is no such thing as perfect happiness.

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Send not a Catt for Lard.

Send not a Catt for Lard.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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