Only a sweet and virtuous soul, like seasoned timber, never gives.
GEORGE HERBERTHe puls with a long rope, that waits for anothers death.
More George Herbert Quotes
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He that is angry at a feast is rude.
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Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
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Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.
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Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
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Wee know not who lives or dies.
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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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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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Hee that gets out of debt, growes rich.
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The wife is the key of the house.
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The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
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Never was strumpet faire.
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Good swimmers at length are drowned.
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The worst speak something good; if all want sense, God takes a text, and preacheth patience.
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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
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To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
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