If folly were griefe every house would weepe. [If folly were grief, every house would weep.]
GEORGE HERBERTWhen it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
More George Herbert Quotes
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It’s a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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Good swimmers at length are drowned.
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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Never was strumpet faire.
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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
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Good is the mora that makes all sure.
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In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
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None knows the weight of another’s burden.
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Gamsters and race-horses never last long.
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The life of man is a winter way.
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Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
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