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    The peasant thanked her with their tears,
    When food and clothes were given;
    "This is a joy," the lady said,
    "Saints cannot taste in heaven."

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No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.

No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.

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An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.

An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.

Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.

He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Power call achieve more by gentle means than by violence.

Power call achieve more by gentle means than by violence.

by John Clarke Found in: General Sayings,
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Have consideration for wounded feelings.

Have consideration for wounded feelings.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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So--now the danger dared at last,
Look back and smile at perils past!

So--now the danger dared at last,
Look back and smile at perils past!

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Stir not dying embers.

Stir not dying embers.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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