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Take all the swift advantage of the hours.
Take all the swift advantage of the hours.
The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.
The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.
He must of necessity fear many whom many fear.
He must of necessity fear many whom many fear.
Knowledge is power.
Knowledge is power.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
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.
'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.
'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.
At Length the Fox turnes Monk.
At Length the Fox turnes Monk.
