He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.

Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.

With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.

With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.

Like people, like priest.

Like people, like priest.

Faith will move mountains.

Faith will move mountains.

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
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Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
Our own experience preaches.

Give loosers leave to talke.

Give loosers leave to talke.

We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.

We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.