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To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
He who wishes to injure another, will soon find a pretext.
He who wishes to injure another, will soon find a pretext.
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.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]
Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
