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He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss 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.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
To buy deare is not bounty.
To buy deare is not bounty.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
