An old dog barks not in vain.
GEORGE HERBERTIn the world who knowes not to swimme, goes to the bottome. [In the world, who knows not to swim goes to the bottom.]
More George Herbert Quotes
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He that trusts in a lie, shall perish in truth.
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If folly were griefe every house would weepe. [If folly were grief, every house would weep.]
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The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
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To have money is a feare, not to have it a griefe.
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Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
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Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
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An upbraided morsell never choaked any.
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He that hath children, all his morsels are not his owne.
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Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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Anothers bread costs deare.
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A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
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Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.
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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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To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
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