Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his girdle.
GEORGE HERBERTBy no means run in debt: take thine own measure, Who cannot live on twenty pound a year, Cannot on forty.
More George Herbert Quotes
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The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
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By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear.
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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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Love without end, hath no end, says the Spaniard: (meaning, if it were not begun on particular ends, it would last).
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No Alchymy to saving.
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There is a remedy for every thing, could men find it.
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It is very hard to shave an egge. [It is very hard to shave an egg.]
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Where you thinke there is bacon, there is no Chimney.
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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Good is the mora that makes all sure.
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The wife is the key of the house.
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An ill deed cannot bring honor.
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Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
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Only a sweet and virtuous soul, like seasoned timber, never gives.
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To a good spender God is the Treasurer.
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