The Italians are wise before the deede, the Germanes in the deede, the French after the deede. [The Italians are wise before the deed, the Germens in the deed, the French after the deed.]
Shall I, to please another wine-sprung minde, Lose all mine own? God hath giv’n me a measure Short of His can and body; must I find A pain in that, wherein he finds a pleasure?
![George Herbert Quote - The Italians are wise before the deede, the Germanes in the deede, the French after the deede. [The Italians are wise before the deed, the Germens in the deed, the French after the deed.]](https://minimalistquotes.com/images/the-italians-are-wise-before-the-deede-the-germane.jpg)
![George Herbert Quote - He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]](https://minimalistquotes.com/images/he-plaies-well-that-winnes-he-plays-well-that-wins.jpg)
