He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
GEORGE HERBERTOnly a sweet and virtuous soul, like seasoned timber, never gives.
More George Herbert Quotes
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Being on sea saile, being on land settle. [Being on sea, sail; being on land, settle.]
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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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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Never was strumpet faire.
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Ships feare fire more then water. [Ships fear fire more than water.]
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An ill deed cannot bring honor.
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It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
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There are many waies to fame. {There are many ways to fame.]
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Lawyers houses are built on the heads of fooles.
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He that burnes most shines most.
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The Law is not the same at morning and at night.
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When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
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The best smell is bread; the best saver, salt; the best love, that of children.
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A child correct behind and not before.
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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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