The Italians are wise before the deede, the Germanes in the deede, the French after the deede. [The Italians are wise before the deed, the Germens in the deed, the French after the deed.]
GEORGE HERBERTThe worst speak something good; if all want sense, God takes a text, and preacheth patience.
More George Herbert Quotes
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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
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All that shakes falles not.
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A child correct behind and not before.
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Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.
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A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
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In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you bee drowned.
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Being on sea saile, being on land settle. [Being on sea, sail; being on land, settle.]
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By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear.
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The scalded head feares cold water.
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In good yeares corne is hay, in ill yeares straw is corne.
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It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
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Every one fastens where there is gaine.
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Hee lookes not well to himselfe that lookes not ever.
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In a long journey straw waighs.
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Gossips are frogs, they drinke and talke.
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