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craves

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The true definition of a snob is one who craves for what separates men rather than for what unites them. John Buchan

Of all the gods, Death only craves not gifts Nor sacrifice, nor yet drink-offering poured Avails no altars hath he, nor is soothed By hymns of praise. From him alone of all The powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof. Aeschylus

The booby father craves a booby son, And by Heaven's blessing thinks himself undone. Edward Young

He is not poor that hath not much, but he that craves much. Italian Proverb

An old seck craves meikle clouting. Scottish Proverb

It is pride, not nature, that craves much. English Proverb

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