Thou that hast given so much to me give me one thing more, a grateful heart: not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days, but such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
GEORGE HERBERTHee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
More George Herbert Quotes
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The eye and Religion can beare no jesting.
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A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
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Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
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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 a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
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Sundays observe; think when the bells do chime, ‘T is angels’ music.
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Good swimmers at length are drowned.
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He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the Dead (i.e. books).
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A feather in hand is better then a bird in the ayre.
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Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
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A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors. [A fat housekeeper makes lean executors.]
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In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you bee drowned.
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Heresie is the school of pride.
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Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
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Good workemen are seldome rich.
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