He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
GEORGE HERBERTHe that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
More George Herbert Quotes
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Trust not one night’s ice.
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The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
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By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear.
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Better never begin than never make an end.
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He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the Dead (i.e. books).
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To a good spender God is the Treasurer.
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Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
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The way is an ill neighbour.
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True beauty lives on high. Ours is but a flame borrowed thence.
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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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A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
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Prettiness dies first.
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In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you bee drowned.
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Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle. [Reason lies between the spur and the bridle.]
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There is no jollitie but hath a smack of folly. [There is no jollity but hath a smack of folly.]
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