Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
GEORGE HERBERTBy the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.
More George Herbert Quotes
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
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Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.
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He that will be surety, shall pay.
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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
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If folly were griefe every house would weepe. [If folly were grief, every house would weep.]
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Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
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Anothers bread costs deare.
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It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
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Heresie is the school of pride.
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Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
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The tongue is not steele, yet it cuts. [The tongue is not steel yet it cuts.]
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The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
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Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
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Trust not one night’s ice.
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