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He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
Who's to look after the keepers?
Who's to look after the keepers?
They succeed, because they think they can.
They succeed, because they think they can.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
