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I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Preferment goes by letter and affection.

Preferment goes by letter and affection.

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Little do you know what a gloriously uncertain thing law is.

Little do you know what a gloriously uncertain thing law is.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

by John Byrom Found in: General Sayings,
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The next way home's the farthest way about.

The next way home's the farthest way about.

by Francis Quarles Found in: General Sayings,
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Some evils are cured by contempt.

Some evils are cured by contempt.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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For man is man, and master of his fate.

For man is man, and master of his fate.

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What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

by Robert Pollok Found in: General Sayings,
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Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!

Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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