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Robert Christy, comp.  Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages.  1887.
 
Refusing
 
A prompt refusal has in part the grace of a favor granted.  Latin.  1
Some refuse roast meat and afterwards long for the smoke of it.  Italian.  2
To refuse graciously is half to grant a favor.  Publius Syrus.  3
Who refuses, muses.  French.  4
 
 
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