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From the lone shielding on the misty island
Mountains divide us, and the waste of seas--
But still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland,
And we in dreams behold the Hebrides.
Love of country
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: Canadian Boat Song, first appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine" and attributed to various authors
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Neither ridiculous shriekings for revenge by French chauvinists,
nor the Englishmen's gnashing of teeth, nor the wild gestures of
the Slavs will turn us from our aim of protecting and extending
German influence all the world over.
War
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: Official secret report of the Germans, quoted in the "French Yellow Book"
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He who flies at the right time can fight again.
[Lat., Celuy qui fuit bonne heure
Peut combattre derechef.]
War
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: Satyre Menippee
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John Lee is dead, that good old man,--
We ne'er shall see him more:
He used to wear an old drab coat
All buttoned down before.
Apparel
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: in Matherne Churchyard, to John Lee's memory, who died May 21, 1823
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She who from April dates her years,
Diamonds should wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow; this stone,
Emblem of innocence is known.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: April, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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Wear a Sardonyx or for thee
No conjugal felicity.
The August-born without this stone
'Tis said must live unloved and lone.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: August, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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If cold December gave you birth,
The month of snow and ice and mirth,
Place on you hand a Turquoise blue,
Success will bless whate'er you do.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: December, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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By her who in this month is born,
No gems save Garnets should be worn;
They will insure her constancy,
True friendship and fidelity.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: January, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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The glowing Ruby should adorn
Those who in warm July are born,
Then will they be exempt and free
From love's doubt and anxiety.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: July, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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Who comes with Summer to this earth
And owes to June her day of birth,
With ring of Agate on her hand,
Can health, wealth, and long life command.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: June, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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Who in this world of ours their eyes
In March first open shall be wise;
In days of peril firm and brave,
And wear a Bloodstone to their grave.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: March, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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Who first beholds the light of day
In Spring's sweet flowery month of May
And wears an Emerald all her life,
Shall be a loved and happy wife.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: May, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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Who first comes to this world below
With drear November's fog and snow
Should prize the Topaz' amber hue--
Emblem of friends and lovers true.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: November, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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October's child is born for woe,
And life's vicissitudes must know;
But lay on Opal on her breast,
And hope will lull those woes to rest.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: October, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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A maiden born when Autumn leaves
Are rustling in September's breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind,
'Twill cure diseases of the mind.
Jewels
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: September, in "Notes and Queries", May 11, 1889, p. 371
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Truly some men there be
That live always in great horrour,
And say it goeth by destiny
To hang or wed: both hath one hour;
And whether it be, I am well sure,
Hanging is better of the twain;
Sooner done, and shorter pain.
Destiny
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: The School-house, published about 1542
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A blockhead, bit by fleas, put out the light,
And chuckling cried, "Now you can't see to bite."
Fleas
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: in "Greek Anthology"
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A cat will look down to a man. A dog will look up to a man. But
a pig will look you straight in the eye and see his equal.
Animals
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: Psalms (l. 10)
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Only last night he felt deadly sick, and, after a great deal of
pain, two black crows flew out of his mouth and took wing from
the room.
Crows
Quotes, by Unattributed Author , Source: Gesta Romanorum (tale XLV)
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