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An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
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.
Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.
Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.
Your knowing a thing is nothing, unless another knows you know
it.
Your knowing a thing is nothing, unless another knows you know
it.
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
