True beauty dwells on high: ours is a flame But borrowed thence to light us thither. Beauty and beauteous words should go together.
GEORGE HERBERTPraise the Sea, but keepe on land.
More George Herbert Quotes
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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He that chastens one, chastens 20.
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The eye will have his part.
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He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
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Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft. [Of a pig’s tail you can never make a good shaft.]
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Good words are worth much, and cost little.
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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The cholerick man never wants woe.
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No Alchymy to saving.
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In solitude, be a multitude to thyself. Tibullus by all means use sometimes to be alone.
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you bee drowned.
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He that goeth farre hath many encounters.
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
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If folly were griefe every house would weepe. [If folly were grief, every house would weep.]
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