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He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
It's absurd to warme one in his armour.
It's absurd to warme one in his armour.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form read more
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form a good part of every
Englishman's education.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
