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Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.
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.
It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to read more
It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to be grieved when grief can do no good.
Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.
Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.
Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.
Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
