To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
GEORGE HERBERTTrue beauty dwells on high: ours is a flame But borrowed thence to light us thither. Beauty and beauteous words should go together.
More George Herbert Quotes
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A dead Bee maketh no Hony.
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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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The Law is not the same at morning and at night.
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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
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None knows the weight of another’s burden.
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Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
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Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth not.
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The scalded head feares cold water.
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A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
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In solitude, be a multitude to thyself. Tibullus by all means use sometimes to be alone.
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
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He puls with a long rope, that waits for anothers death.
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When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
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Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
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