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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.

by Aaron Hill Found in: General Sayings,
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The plant often removed cannot thrive.

The plant often removed cannot thrive.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of
wickedness.

Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of
wickedness.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Deceive not thy Physitian, Confessor, nor Lawyer.

Deceive not thy Physitian, Confessor, nor Lawyer.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.

Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.

Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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On painting and fighting looke aloofe.

On painting and fighting looke aloofe.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.

Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.

by Decimus Laberius Found in: General Sayings,
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