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We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
The more my wrong, the more his spite appears.
The more my wrong, the more his spite appears.
Ty it well, and let it goe.
Ty it well, and let it goe.
Who spits against heaven, it falls in his face.
Who spits against heaven, it falls in his face.
Good Americans when they die go to Paris.
Good Americans when they die go to Paris.
That is not good language which all understand not.
That is not good language which all understand not.
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.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
