When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
GEORGE HERBERTTo fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
More George Herbert Quotes
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Sundays observe; think when the bells do chime, ‘T is angels’ music.
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The scalded head feares cold water.
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The life of man is a winter way.
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Dally not with mony or women. [Dally not with money or women.]
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Wee know not who lives or dies.
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France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
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Lawyers houses are built on the heads of fooles.
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The eye will have his part.
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Whether goest, griefe? where I am wont.
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He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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A feather in hand is better then a bird in the ayre.
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Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame, when once it is within thee.
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Good words are worth much, and cost little.
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The miserable man makes a peny of a farthing, and the liberall of a farthing sixe pence. [The miserable man maketh a penny of a farthing, and the liberal of a farthing sixpence.]
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