The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
GEORGE HERBERTIn a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
More George Herbert Quotes
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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Heresie is the school of pride.
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Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
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God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.
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The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
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In good yeares corne is hay, in ill yeares straw is corne.
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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He that will be surety, shall pay.
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Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
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Anothers bread costs deare.
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Good swimmers at length are drowned.
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A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
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To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
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