He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

Every bullet has its billet.

Every bullet has its billet.

Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.

Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.

Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.

Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.

He shall find the rugged thistle bursting
Into glossy purples, that outredden
All voluptuous garden roses.

He shall find the rugged thistle bursting
Into glossy purples, that outredden
All voluptuous garden roses.

Be stirring as the time, be fire with fire;
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
Of read more

Be stirring as the time, be fire with fire;
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
Of bragging horror.

Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.

Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.

It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.

It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.