If the tag-rag people did not clap him and hiss him, according as
he pleased and displeased them. . read more

If the tag-rag people did not clap him and hiss him, according as
he pleased and displeased them. . . . I am no true man.

Everyone puts his fault on the Times.

Everyone puts his fault on the Times.

He that is at ease seekes dainties.

He that is at ease seekes dainties.

Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.

Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.

The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.

The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.

He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.

He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.

There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.

There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.

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.

One stroke fells not an oke.

One stroke fells not an oke.