A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.

A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.

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.

Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.

Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.

Let all live as they would die.

Let all live as they would die.

The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.

The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.

Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.

Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.

Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.

Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.

A drunkards purse is a bottle.

A drunkards purse is a bottle.

Happy, twice happy, you who dwell in the country, if you only
knew the pleasures which surround you!

Happy, twice happy, you who dwell in the country, if you only
knew the pleasures which surround you!