General Sayings ( 850 - 860 of 3562 )
Nature abhors a vacuum.
[Fr., Natura abhorret vacuum.]
Nature abhors a vacuum.
[Fr., Natura abhorret vacuum.]
How well I feathered by nest.
How well I feathered by nest.
What you don't know can't hurt you.
What you don't know can't hurt you.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
