A child correct behind and not before.
GEORGE HERBERTWhen thou dost tell another’s jest, therein Omit the oaths, which true wit cannot need; Pick out of tales the mirth, but not the sin.
More George Herbert Quotes
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It is very hard to shave an egge. [It is very hard to shave an egg.]
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Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
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Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame, when once it is within thee.
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No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
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The way is an ill neighbour.
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
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He that chastens one, chastens 20.
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An old dog barks not in vain.
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A penny spar’d is twice got.
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Music helps not the toothache.
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He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
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To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
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Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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