The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
GEORGE HERBERTTo gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
More George Herbert Quotes
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He that trusts in a lie, shall perish in truth.
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Prettiness dies first.
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Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
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When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
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The worst speak something good; if all want sense, God takes a text, and preacheth patience.
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They that are booted are not alwaies ready.
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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Good swimmers at length are drowned.
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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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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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The Mr. absent, and the house dead.
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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