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Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
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.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.
The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
Content is more than a kingdom.
Content is more than a kingdom.
