The world is a nettle; disturb it, it stings. Grasp it firmly, it stings not. — Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton Copy Share Image
The world's a nettle; disturb it, it stings: Grasp it firmly, it stings not. — Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton Copy Share Image
“Sometimes it’s like watching a wasp land on a stinging nettle: someone’s going to get stung and you don’t care.” — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
“Tender-handed stroke a nettle, And it stings you, for your pains; Grasp it like a man of mettle, And it soft as… — Michael Tappenden Copy Share Image
Grip the nettle firmly and it will become a stick with which to beat your enemy. — Isaac Asimov Copy Share Image
With a tiny bit of effort, the nettle would be useful; if you neglect it, it becomes a pest. So then we… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
“With the exercise of a little care, the nettle could be made useful; it is neglected and it becomes hurtful. It is… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
Tender-handed stroke a nettle, And it stings you for your pains; Grasp it like a man of mettle, And it soft as… — Aaron Hill Copy Share Image
“Nettie, is that short for Annette?" Dr. Carlyle asked. "It's short for Nettle." Nettie hated the way her voice quavered as she… — Ellen Herrick Copy Share Image
“When the nettle is young, the leaves make excellent greens; when it grows old it has filaments and fibers like hemp and… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
