Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
GEORGE HERBERTWhen it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
More George Herbert Quotes
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They that are booted are not alwaies ready.
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While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines. [While the discreet advise, the fool doth his busines.]
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The eye will have his part.
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In thy discourse, if thou desire to please; All such is courteous, useful, new, or wittie: Usefulness comes by labour, wit byease; Courtesie grows in court; news in the citie.
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Sum up at night what thou hast done by day.
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Good and quickly seldom meet.
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When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
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Good is the mora that makes all sure.
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When war begins, then hell openeth.
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Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth not.
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Ships feare fire more then water. [Ships fear fire more than water.]
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A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
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Wee know not who lives or dies.
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Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
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Where you thinke there is bacon, there is no Chimney.
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