Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
GEORGE HERBERTMany, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
More George Herbert Quotes
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The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
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The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
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He that burnes most shines most.
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Deceive not thy physician, confessor, nor lawyer.
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Sink not in spirit; who aimeth at the sky Shoots higher much than he that means a tree.
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When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
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The eye and Religion can beare no jesting.
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The eye will have his part.
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The offender never pardons.
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With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
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Prettiness dies first.
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Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.
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A little labour, much health.
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