Such pains they take to look pretty.

Such pains they take to look pretty.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

One foote is better then two crutches.

One foote is better then two crutches.

The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.

The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.

To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.

To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.

Ourselves are to ourselves the cause of ill.

Ourselves are to ourselves the cause of ill.

In time comes he whom God sends.

In time comes he whom God sends.

One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.

One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.

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.