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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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The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

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He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.

He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.

by Francis Quarles Found in: General Sayings,
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A fault is fostered by concealment.

A fault is fostered by concealment.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
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If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will
never be in want; if according to the read more

If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will
never be in want; if according to the fashions of the world you
will never be rich.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.

Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]

Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.

Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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A pittifull looke askes enough.

A pittifull looke askes enough.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.

God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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