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He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
Beare with evill, and expect good.
Beare with evill, and expect good.
Go forth a conqueror and win great victories.
Go forth a conqueror and win great victories.
The Reverend are ever before.
The Reverend are ever before.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.
The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.
