It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
GEORGE HERBERTThe scalded head feares cold water.
More George Herbert Quotes
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When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
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I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish. [I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]
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When war begins, then hell openeth.
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Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
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Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
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Better never begin than never make an end.
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In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
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Giving is dead, restoring very sicke.
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
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Envy not greatness: for thou mak’st thereby Thyself the worse, and so the distance greater.
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Summe up at night what thou hast done by day; And in the morning what thou hast to do. Dresse and undresse thy soul; mark the decay And growth of it; if, with thy watch, that too Be down then winde up both; since we shall be Most surely judg’d, make thy accounts agree.
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An old dog barks not in vain.
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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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No Alchymy to saving.
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