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.

Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.

Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.

The tree is known by his fruit.

The tree is known by his fruit.

Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.

Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.

Warre is deaths feast.

Warre is deaths feast.

Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.

Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.

One slumber finds another.

One slumber finds another.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.

If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.