The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
GEORGE HERBERTHe that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it. [He that hath but one eye must be afraid to lose it.]
More George Herbert Quotes
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He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the Dead (i.e. books).
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He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
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In a long journey straw waighs.
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A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
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To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
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He plaies well that winnes. [He plays well that wins.]
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He that is angry at a feast is rude.
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Envy not greatness: for thou mak’st thereby Thyself the worse, and so the distance greater.
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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Everyone puts his fault on the Times.
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There are many waies to fame. {There are many ways to fame.]
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The Law is not the same at morning and at night.
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Hee that gets out of debt, growes rich.
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Music helps not the toothache.
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Weening is not measure.
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