Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

He that once deceives is ever suspected.

He that once deceives is ever suspected.

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

You stick in the same mire.

You stick in the same mire.

Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.

Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty.

To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty.

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.