There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse of brain, says the Spaniard.
GEORGE HERBERTThe life of spies is to know, not bee known.
More George Herbert Quotes
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The scalded head feares cold water.
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Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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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 child correct behind and not before.
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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He that will be surety, shall pay.
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Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.
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Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
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Deceive not thy physician, confessor, nor lawyer.
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Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
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The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
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Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft. [Of a pig’s tail you can never make a good shaft.]
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
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