Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.

Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.

One father is more then a hundred Schoolemasters.
[One father is more than a hundred Schoolmasters.]

One father is more then a hundred Schoolemasters.
[One father is more than a hundred Schoolmasters.]

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

The mob will now and then see things in a right light.

The mob will now and then see things in a right light.

Learned or unlearned we all must be scribbling.

Learned or unlearned we all must be scribbling.

Wishing, of all employments is the worst.

Wishing, of all employments is the worst.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

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.