The thread breakes, where it is weakest.

The thread breakes, where it is weakest.

What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.

What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.

Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.

Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.

Gloriously false. [Like Rahab.]

Gloriously false. [Like Rahab.]

One hand washeth another, and both the face.

One hand washeth another, and both the face.

To pluck the vicious quitch
Of blood and custom wholly out of him,
And make all clean read more

To pluck the vicious quitch
Of blood and custom wholly out of him,
And make all clean and plant himself afresh.

Hope springs eternal in the human breast,
Man never is, but always to be blest.

Hope springs eternal in the human breast,
Man never is, but always to be blest.

As you sow, so shall you also reap.

As you sow, so shall you also reap.

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.