When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
GEORGE HERBERTIt’s not good fishing before the net.
More George Herbert Quotes
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It is very hard to shave an egge. [It is very hard to shave an egg.]
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Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.
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There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse of brain, says the Spaniard.
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Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome. [Water, fire, and soldiers quickly make room.]
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Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.
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Trust not one night’s ice.
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Love makes all hard hearts gentle.
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It’s not good fishing before the net.
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To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
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That flesh is but the glasse, which holds the dust That measures all our time; which also shall Be crumbled into dust.
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A little labour, much health.
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
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He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
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In solitude, be a multitude to thyself. Tibullus by all means use sometimes to be alone.
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We live in an age that hath more need of good example than precepts.
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