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Nor am I ashamed, as some are, to confess my ignorance of those
matters with which I am unacquainted.
Nor am I ashamed, as some are, to confess my ignorance of those
matters with which I am unacquainted.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
When a man sleepes, his head is in his stomach.
When a man sleepes, his head is in his stomach.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
Who teacheth often learns himself.
Who teacheth often learns himself.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
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.
