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Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
By that sin fell the angels.
By that sin fell the angels.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]
God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
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.
