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There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.
There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.
Our sincerest laughter
With some pain is fraught:
Our sweetest songs are those which tell of saddest read more
Our sincerest laughter
With some pain is fraught:
Our sweetest songs are those which tell of saddest thought.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of
the fair.
Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of
the fair.
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.
Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.
Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.
