Quote  Category: Strength “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.” - Aaron Hill (1685-1750) Verses Written on a Window in Scotland - English poet & playwright, wrote words to Handel’s Rinaldo. Email this quote to a friend! If there is an error in this quote please let us know. Famous Quotes © ® All rights reserved.