It is very hard to shave an egge. [It is very hard to shave an egg.]
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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In the world who knowes not to swimme, goes to the bottome. [In the world, who knows not to swim goes to the bottom.]
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Sum up at night what thou hast done by day.
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In thy discourse, if thou desire to please; All such is courteous, useful, new, or wittie: Usefulness comes by labour, wit byease; Courtesie grows in court; news in the citie.
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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
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Everyone puts his fault on the Times.
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It’s a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
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A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
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With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
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Wee know not who lives or dies.
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Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle. [Reason lies between the spur and the bridle.]
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Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.
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A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
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A child correct behind and not before.
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Whether goest, griefe? where I am wont.
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