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Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
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.
Much spends the traveller, more then the abider.
Much spends the traveller, more then the abider.
What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?
What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.
I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.
When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!
When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!
My hair is grey, but not with years.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
