He that goeth farre hath many encounters.
GEORGE HERBERTNever was strumpet faire.
More George Herbert Quotes
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The Italians are wise before the deede, the Germanes in the deede, the French after the deede. [The Italians are wise before the deed, the Germens in the deed, the French after the deed.]
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A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
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By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear.
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A penny spar’d is twice got.
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Good is the mora that makes all sure.
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Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame, when once it is within thee.
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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.
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It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
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An ill deed cannot bring honor.
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A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
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Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
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Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.
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Good and quickly seldom meet.
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It is very hard to shave an egge. [It is very hard to shave an egg.]
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The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
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