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Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
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.
Mariana in the moated grange.
Mariana in the moated grange.
No creature smarts so little as a fool.
No creature smarts so little as a fool.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
