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He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
See the effect of commercial intercourse.
See the effect of commercial intercourse.
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the read more
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.]
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
What a lady says to an eager lover he may write in the wind, or
in running water.
What a lady says to an eager lover he may write in the wind, or
in running water.
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.
To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
