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He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]
Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.
Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
Idle people have the least leisure.
Idle people have the least leisure.
