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Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
Geoffrey Chaucer
Quotes , Source: The Canterbury Tales (l. 1,522), The Knight's Tale
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So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
Geoffrey Chaucer
Quotes , Source: The Canterbury Tales (l. 4,155), The Reeve's Tale
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Mutually giving and receiving aid,
They set each other off, like light and shade.
Chilo of Sparta Chilon
Quotes , Source: his motto, inscribed on Temple of Apollo at Delphi,
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Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Charles Churchill
Quotes , Source: Prophecy of Famine (l. 363)
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He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
Charles Churchill
Quotes , Source: Prophecy of Famine (l. 363)
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Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.
Charles Churchill
Quotes , Source: Prophecy of Famine (l. 363)
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How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their
signatures to the very essays they write on the propriety of
despising glory.
Charles Churchill
Quotes , Source: Prophecy of Famine (l. 363)
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How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!
Charles Churchill
Quotes , Source: Prophecy of Famine (l. 363)
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