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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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There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more

There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.

by Unattributed Author Found in: General Sayings,
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How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.

How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Consider the end.

Consider the end.

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He says anything that first comes into his mouth.

He says anything that first comes into his mouth.

by Mrs. Manley Found in: General Sayings,
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I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]

I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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With his own weapon do I stab him.

With his own weapon do I stab him.

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The morning Sunne never lasts a day.

The morning Sunne never lasts a day.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Wine and women bring misery.

Wine and women bring misery.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Shee spins well that breedes her children.

Shee spins well that breedes her children.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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