Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

Every day brings his bread with it.

Every day brings his bread with it.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]

A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.

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.

Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.

Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.

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

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

We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.

We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.