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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.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.
Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.
Better a bad excuse, than none at all.
Better a bad excuse, than none at all.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Wee leave more to do when wee dye, then wee have done.
Wee leave more to do when wee dye, then wee have done.
Crime requires further crime to conceal it.
Crime requires further crime to conceal it.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
