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A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.

A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.

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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.

by Aaron Hill Found in: General Sayings,
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I have other fish to fry.

I have other fish to fry.

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Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."

Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.

A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.

One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.

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Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather:
injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.

Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather:
injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.

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Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.

Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.

Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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