It is best to know the worst at once.

It is best to know the worst at once.

We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.

We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.

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.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

Fury itself supplies arms.

Fury itself supplies arms.

Consider an enemy may become a friend.

Consider an enemy may become a friend.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more

Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]

Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.

Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.