Good workemen are seldome rich.
GEORGE HERBERTPraise the Sea, but keepe on land.
More George Herbert Quotes
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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.]
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The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
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Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
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Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
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In a long journey straw waighs.
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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In solitude, be a multitude to thyself. Tibullus by all means use sometimes to be alone.
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A dead Bee maketh no Hony.
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God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.
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He that staies does the businesse.
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Sundays observe; think when the bells do chime, ‘T is angels’ music.
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Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
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Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.
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Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
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When war begins, then hell openeth.
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