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All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.
All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
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.
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a read more
Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a bushel of salt with him.]