You must not overstretch a proposition, neither must you overstretch or spin out a jest, that has done its duty; for few can be made to rebound after they have once come to the ground.
"Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness"
Arthur Martine
I do not know how to proceed with regard to my studies:-a very slight overstretch of the mind in the daytime occasions me not only a sleepless night, but a night of gloom and horror.
"The Poetical Works of Henry Kirke White With a Memoir by Sir Harris Nicolas"
Henry Kirke White
Suppose a man could spend all his substance upon the maintenance of such an opinion, and give his life for the defence of it, though in itself it be commendable, yet if he want charity and love to his brethren, if he overstretch that point of conscience to the breach of Christian affection and duties flowing from it, it profits him nothing.
"The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning"
Hugh Binning