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Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.
Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.
Stolen kisses are always sweeter.
Stolen kisses are always sweeter.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
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.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
Successful villany is called virtue.
Successful villany is called virtue.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
