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Money, as it increases, becomes either the master or the slave of
ts owner.
Money, as it increases, becomes either the master or the slave of
ts owner.
Hee that lives well is learned enough.
Hee that lives well is learned enough.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Parsons are soules waggoners.
Parsons are soules waggoners.
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.
If fooles should not foole it, they shall lose their season.
If fooles should not foole it, they shall lose their season.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of
others.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of
others.