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Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
They appear but here and there swimming in the vasty deep. [The
portions of some books really worth notice read more
They appear but here and there swimming in the vasty deep. [The
portions of some books really worth notice are few and far
between.]
Whither art thou rushing to destruction?
Whither art thou rushing to destruction?
They say, best men are moulded out of faults.
They say, best men are moulded out of faults.
Ourselves are to ourselves the cause of ill.
Ourselves are to ourselves the cause of ill.
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
A pittifull looke askes enough.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
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.
