Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
GEORGE HERBERTGiving is dead, restoring very sicke.
More George Herbert Quotes
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He that is angry at a feast is rude.
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Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
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He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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Good workemen are seldome rich.
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There are many waies to fame. {There are many ways to fame.]
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A child correct behind and not before.
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While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines. [While the discreet advise, the fool doth his busines.]
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In good yeares corne is hay, in ill yeares straw is corne.
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A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
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In solitude, be a multitude to thyself. Tibullus by all means use sometimes to be alone.
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God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
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No Alchymy to saving.
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When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
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