An old dog barks not in vain.
GEORGE HERBERTThe dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
More George Herbert Quotes
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He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the Dead (i.e. books).
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The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
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A feather in hand is better then a bird in the ayre.
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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Every one fastens where there is gaine.
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A little labour, much health.
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A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors. [A fat housekeeper makes lean executors.]
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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
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Love without end, hath no end, says the Spaniard: (meaning, if it were not begun on particular ends, it would last).
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Frenzy, Heresie, and Jealovsie, seldome cured.
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Wee know not who lives or dies.
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A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
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Good words are worth much, and cost little.
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When war begins, then hell openeth.
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Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
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