It is folly to fear what cannot be avoided.

It is folly to fear what cannot be avoided.

A good bargaine is a pick-purse.

A good bargaine is a pick-purse.

In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.

In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.

Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.

Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.

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's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.

It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

Pleasure bought with pain does harm.

Pleasure bought with pain does harm.

Thou will scare be a man before thy mother.

Thou will scare be a man before thy mother.