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However, as the Good Book sayeth: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack. — CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - FRANK ABAGNALE JR.
It is even as he sayeth, for I have travelled in their country, and such is the custom of that uncivilised nation. — The Pacha of Many Tales
Whatsoever God sayeth, yet this or this kind of usury, say they, which is done in this or this sort, is not forbidden. — On the Old Road, Vol. 2 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature
If summoned to battle, Bhishma cometh to the encounter and sayeth--I am vanquished, or, if he obeyeth thy words, then that which this maiden seeketh will be accomplished, O son of Bhrigu's race, and the words spoken by thee, O hero, will also, O lord, be true! — The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 Books 4, 5, 6 and 7
Manu sayeth, a ruler of the destinies of men is equal (in dignity) to ten Veda-studying priests. — The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3