Sweet is revenge--especially to women.

Sweet is revenge--especially to women.

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.

A third Cato has dropped from the skies.

A third Cato has dropped from the skies.

All men have more consideration for themselves than for others.

All men have more consideration for themselves than for others.

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.

Great businesses turne on a little pinne.

Great businesses turne on a little pinne.

Know all and you will pardon all.

Know all and you will pardon all.

Marriages are made in Heaven.

Marriages are made in Heaven.