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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.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
Put your toong in your purse.
Put your toong in your purse.
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
