To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
GEORGE HERBERTHe puls with a long rope, that waits for anothers death.
More George Herbert Quotes
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The first service a child doth his father is to make him foolish.
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To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
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Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
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The worst speak something good; if all want sense, God takes a text, and preacheth patience.
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Never was strumpet faire.
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Good words are worth much, and cost little.
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No Alchymy to saving.
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When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
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Little pitchers have wide eares. [Little pitchers have wide ears.]
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The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
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He that is angry at a feast is rude.
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An upbraided morsell never choaked any.
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Better suffer ill, then doe ill. [Better suffer ill, than do ill.]
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With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
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