He that thinks amiss, concludes worse.

He that thinks amiss, concludes worse.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.

The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.

The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.

It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.

It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.

Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.

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.

In avoiding one vice fools rush into the opposite extreme.

In avoiding one vice fools rush into the opposite extreme.