Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
GEORGE HERBERTWhile the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines. [While the discreet advise, the fool doth his busines.]
More George Herbert Quotes
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When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
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The cholerick man never wants woe.
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He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the Dead (i.e. books).
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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
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Wee know not who lives or dies.
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Gossips are frogs, they drinke and talke.
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There are many waies to fame. {There are many ways to fame.]
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Never was strumpet faire.
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Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
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Good and quickly seldom meet.
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Shall I, to please another wine-sprung minde, Lose all mine own? God hath giv’n me a measure Short of His can and body; must I find A pain in that, wherein he finds a pleasure?
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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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A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
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