A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
GEORGE HERBERTGood swimmers at length are drowned.
More George Herbert Quotes
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He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
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To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot. [To take the nuts from the fire with the dog’s foot.]
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Good workemen are seldome rich.
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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
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Of the smells, bread; of the tastes, salt.
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
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Weening is not measure.
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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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Heresie is the school of pride.
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It’s not good fishing before the net.
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Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth not.
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