Good is the mora that makes all sure.
GEORGE HERBERTSundays observe; think when the bells do chime, ‘T is angels’ music.
More George Herbert Quotes
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God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
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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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By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear.
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Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
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A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors. [A fat housekeeper makes lean executors.]
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The offender never pardons.
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It’s not good fishing before the net.
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Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
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A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
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Sink not in spirit; who aimeth at the sky Shoots higher much than he that means a tree.
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When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
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Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.
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Man is one world, and hath / Another to attend him.
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Good workemen are seldome rich.
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