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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.
The world itself is too small for the covetous.
The world itself is too small for the covetous.
Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.
Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
Aske much to have a little.
Aske much to have a little.
