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    The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
    that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

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Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

by John Clarke Found in: General Sayings,
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She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
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She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For which small thanks are still the market price,
Even where the article at highest rate is.

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Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.

Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more

Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.

A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.

Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.

A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.

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Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.

He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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