The scalded head feares cold water.
GEORGE HERBERTA married man turns his staffe into a stake.
More George Herbert Quotes
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The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
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God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
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Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
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I envy no man’s nightingale or spring; Nor let them punish me with loss of rhyme, Who plainly say, My God, My King.
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The Mr. absent, and the house dead.
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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Everyone puts his fault on the Times.
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They that are booted are not alwaies ready.
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Only a sweet and virtuous soul, like seasoned timber, never gives.
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He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
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Giving is dead, restoring very sicke.
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Good is the mora that makes all sure.
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Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
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