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    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.

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Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

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The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.

The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Stained
With grief, that's beauty's canter.

Stained
With grief, that's beauty's canter.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.

Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?

Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

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One eye-witness is better than ten hearsays.

One eye-witness is better than ten hearsays.

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There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings,
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Be stirring as the time, be fire with fire;
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
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Be stirring as the time, be fire with fire;
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
Of bragging horror.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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