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J. De La Bruyere

All men's misfortunes spring from their hatred of being alone.

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J. De La Bruyere

The passion of hatred is so long lived and so obstinate a malady that the surest sign of death in a sick person is their desire for reconciliation. www.english-slang.com

spring chicken

[spring chicken] {n.}, {slang} A young person. - Usually used with "no". * /Mr. Brown is no spring chicken, but he can still play tennis well./ * /The coach is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

no spring chicken

[no spring chicken] {n. phr.} A person who is no longer young. * /Even though she is no spring chicken anymore, men still turn their heads to look at her./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

spring up

[spring up] {v. phr.} To arise suddenly. * /Small purple flowers were springing up all over our backyard./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Kingsley Amis

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hell and high water

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