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One father is enough to governe one hundred sons, but not a
hundred sons one father.
One father is enough to governe one hundred sons, but not a
hundred sons one father.
Gamsters and race-horses never last long.
Gamsters and race-horses never last long.
Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses.
Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses.
Cheerfulness in most cheerful people, is the rich and satisfying result of strenuous discipline.
Cheerfulness in most cheerful people, is the rich and satisfying result of strenuous discipline.
Not only ought fortune to be pictured on a wheel, but every thing
else in this world.
Not only ought fortune to be pictured on a wheel, but every thing
else in this world.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
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.
