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The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.
The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.
The face, not the woman is the attraction.
The face, not the woman is the attraction.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
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.
An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.
An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.
Hope is the poore mans bread.
Hope is the poore mans bread.
He is praised by some, blamed by others.
He is praised by some, blamed by others.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
