He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
GEORGE HERBERTHe is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the Dead (i.e. books).
More George Herbert Quotes
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A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
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Shall I, to please another wine-sprung minde, Lose all mine own? God hath giv’n me a measure Short of His can and body; must I find A pain in that, wherein he finds a pleasure?
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A child correct behind and not before.
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It’s a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
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The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
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The offender never pardons.
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
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Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
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A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
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In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you bee drowned.
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Good is the mora that makes all sure.
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To a good spender God is the Treasurer.
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He that will be surety, shall pay.
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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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