To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
GEORGE HERBERTOf the smells, bread; of the tastes, salt.
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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The cholerick man never wants woe.
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He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
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Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.
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The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
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Ships feare fire more then water. [Ships fear fire more than water.]
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A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
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Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth not.
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A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
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He that burnes most shines most.
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He that chastens one, chastens 20.
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We do it soon enough, if that we do be well.
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Prettiness dies first.
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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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Sundays observe; think when the bells do chime, ‘T is angels’ music.
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