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William Congreve Quotes: He that first cries out stop thief, is often he that has stolen the treasure.
         

He that first cries out stop thief, is often he that has stolen the treasure.


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'Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman.



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Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd.



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