He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
GEORGE HERBERTGod is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
More George Herbert Quotes
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Little pitchers have wide eares. [Little pitchers have wide ears.]
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He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
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The best smell is bread; the best saver, salt; the best love, that of children.
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The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
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Good words are worth much, and cost little.
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Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
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Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
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No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
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In solitude, be a multitude to thyself. Tibullus by all means use sometimes to be alone.
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Wee know not who lives or dies.
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I envy no man’s nightingale or spring; Nor let them punish me with loss of rhyme, Who plainly say, My God, My King.
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When war begins, then hell openeth.
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The offender never pardons.
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With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
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