Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle. [Reason lies between the spur and the bridle.]
GEORGE HERBERTTo take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot. [To take the nuts from the fire with the dog’s foot.]
More George Herbert Quotes
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In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you bee drowned.
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He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
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Sundays observe; think when the bells do chime, ‘T is angels’ music.
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When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
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Frenzy, Heresie, and Jealovsie, seldome cured.
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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Better never begin than never make an end.
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A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
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Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
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In good yeares corne is hay, in ill yeares straw is corne.
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Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome. [Water, fire, and soldiers quickly make room.]
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There is a remedy for every thing, could men find it.
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Good words are worth much, and cost little.
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By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear.
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Gamsters and race-horses never last long.
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