The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
GEORGE HERBERTHee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
More George Herbert Quotes
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Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
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Every one fastens where there is gaine.
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When war begins, then hell openeth.
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Summe up at night what thou hast done by day; And in the morning what thou hast to do. Dresse and undresse thy soul; mark the decay And growth of it; if, with thy watch, that too Be down then winde up both; since we shall be Most surely judg’d, make thy accounts agree.
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It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
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To have money is a feare, not to have it a griefe.
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Sum up at night what thou hast done by day.
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In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
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Who would doe ill ne’re wants occasion.
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Whether goest, griefe? where I am wont.
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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A feather in hand is better then a bird in the ayre.
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If folly were griefe every house would weepe. [If folly were grief, every house would weep.]
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