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Good things soon find a purchaser.
Good things soon find a purchaser.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.
He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.
The eye will have his part.
The eye will have his part.
No man ought to be twice tried for the same offence.
No man ought to be twice tried for the same offence.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
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.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
