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The sense of death is most in apprehension,
And the poor beetle that we tread upon
In read more
The sense of death is most in apprehension,
And the poor beetle that we tread upon
In corporal sufferance finds a pang as great
As when a giant dies.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
A Daniel come to judgment! yea, a Daniel!
A Daniel come to judgment! yea, a Daniel!
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.
Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.
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.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
A gentle houswife marres the houshold.
A gentle houswife marres the houshold.
