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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.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.
She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
A great ship askes deepe waters.
[A great ship asks deep waters.]
A great ship askes deepe waters.
[A great ship asks deep waters.]
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?
How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Knowledge is power.
Knowledge is power.
