He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

For murder though it have no tongue, will speak
With most miraculous organ.

For murder though it have no tongue, will speak
With most miraculous organ.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

Hee that demands misseth not, unlesse his demands be foolish.

Hee that demands misseth not, unlesse his demands be foolish.

Virtue alone is happiness below.

Virtue alone is happiness below.

Where McGregor sits, there is the head of the table.

Where McGregor sits, there is the head of the table.

Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.

Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.

Happy, twice happy, you who dwell in the country, if you only
knew the pleasures which surround you!

Happy, twice happy, you who dwell in the country, if you only
knew the pleasures which surround you!