By no means run in debt: take thine own measure, Who cannot live on twenty pound a year, Cannot on forty.
GEORGE HERBERTA married man turns his staffe into a stake.
More George Herbert Quotes
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Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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He puls with a long rope, that waits for anothers death.
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome. [Water, fire, and soldiers quickly make room.]
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It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
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Man is one world, and hath / Another to attend him.
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.
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Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
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Good and quickly seldom meet.
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A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
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A child correct behind and not before.
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Ready mony is a ready Medicine.
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The wife is the key of the house.
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