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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.

by Aaron Hill Found in: General Sayings,
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No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one,
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No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one,
and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise
the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

by Bible Found in: Mammon Sayings, General Sayings,
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Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.

Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.

Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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You tell a tale to a dead man.

You tell a tale to a dead man.

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I found not Cassio's kisses on her lips.

I found not Cassio's kisses on her lips.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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For the labourer is worthy of his hire.

For the labourer is worthy of his hire.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings,
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How commentators each dark passage shun,
And hold their farthing candle to the sun.

How commentators each dark passage shun,
And hold their farthing candle to the sun.

by William Wordsworth Found in: General Sayings,
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To make any gain some outlay is necessary.

To make any gain some outlay is necessary.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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