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Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
He that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that, which not enriches him,
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He that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that, which not enriches him,
And makes me poor indeed.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
In a good house all is quickly ready.
In a good house all is quickly ready.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
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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.
