God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
GEORGE HERBERTThe life of spies is to know, not bee known.
More George Herbert Quotes
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Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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The cholerick man never wants woe.
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He that staies does the businesse.
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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Heresie is the school of pride.
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Better never begin than never make an end.
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That flesh is but the glasse, which holds the dust That measures all our time; which also shall Be crumbled into dust.
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Thou that hast given so much to me give me one thing more, a grateful heart: not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days, but such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
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Sum up at night what thou hast done by day.
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Weening is not measure.
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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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Little pitchers have wide eares. [Little pitchers have wide ears.]
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When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
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