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We have not wings, we cannot soar,
But we have feet to scale and climb
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We have not wings, we cannot soar,
But we have feet to scale and climb
By slow degrees, by more and more,
The cloudy summits of our time.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

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But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

by Thomas Middleton Found in: General Sayings,
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Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.

Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]

Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]

by Solon Found in: General Sayings,
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Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.

Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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What! upon compulsion? No!

What! upon compulsion? No!

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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