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He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
A child correct behind and not before.
A child correct behind and not before.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in
his own house.
A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in
his own house.
Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses.
Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses.
