Gamsters and race-horses never last long.
GEORGE HERBERTThe honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
More George Herbert Quotes
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God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
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He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
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A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
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Who eates the Kings Goose uoydes the feathers an hundred years after. [Who eats the king’s goose voids the feathers a hundred years after.]
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Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame, when once it is within thee.
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To a good spender God is the Treasurer.
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Only a sweet and virtuous soul, like seasoned timber, never gives.
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Dally not with mony or women. [Dally not with money or women.]
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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Wee know not who lives or dies.
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All that shakes falles not.
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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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