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    Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
    Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
    And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
    That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.

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Ill natures, the more you aske them, the more they stick.

Ill natures, the more you aske them, the more they stick.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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You cannot flea a stone.

You cannot flea a stone.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Time flies, as he flies, adds increase to her truth,
And gives to her mind what he steals from read more

Time flies, as he flies, adds increase to her truth,
And gives to her mind what he steals from her youth.

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Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

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I give not gold for mere expectations.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!

O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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A gentlemans grayhound, and a salt-box; seeke them at the fire.

A gentlemans grayhound, and a salt-box; seeke them at the fire.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.

He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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