Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.

Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.

He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.

He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.

He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.

He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.

These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo
to communicate.

These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo
to communicate.

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.

Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.

Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.

Of faire things, the Autumne is faire.

Of faire things, the Autumne is faire.

A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.

A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.

Hee goes not out of his way, that goes to a good Inne.

Hee goes not out of his way, that goes to a good Inne.