There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse of brain, says the Spaniard.
GEORGE HERBERTHee that brings good newes knockes hard.
More George Herbert Quotes
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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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Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
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God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
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A little labour, much health.
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Anothers bread costs deare.
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Who eates the Kings Goose uoydes the feathers an hundred years after. [Who eats the king’s goose voids the feathers a hundred years after.]
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Better never begin than never make an end.
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He that is angry at a feast is rude.
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France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
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In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you bee drowned.
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None knows the weight of another’s burden.
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When thou dost tell another’s jest, therein Omit the oaths, which true wit cannot need; Pick out of tales the mirth, but not the sin.
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No Alchymy to saving.
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Sundays observe; think when the bells do chime, ‘T is angels’ music.
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It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
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