In a long journey straw waighs.
GEORGE HERBERTIt’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
More George Herbert Quotes
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.
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Conversation makes one what he is.
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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
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The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
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Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
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Hee that burnes his house warmes himselfe for once.
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Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
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The tongue is not steele, yet it cuts. [The tongue is not steel yet it cuts.]
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Little pitchers have wide eares. [Little pitchers have wide ears.]
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The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
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To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
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A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
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