To a good spender God is the Treasurer.
GEORGE HERBERTGod heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.
More George Herbert Quotes
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To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot. [To take the nuts from the fire with the dog’s foot.]
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Every one fastens where there is gaine.
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When war begins, then hell openeth.
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Frenzy, Heresie, and Jealovsie, seldome cured.
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Heresie is the school of pride.
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The wife is the key of the house.
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The offender never pardons.
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The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
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Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
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There are many waies to fame. {There are many ways to fame.]
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A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors. [A fat housekeeper makes lean executors.]
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Ships feare fire more then water. [Ships fear fire more than water.]
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The cholerick man never wants woe.
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He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
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Little pitchers have wide eares. [Little pitchers have wide ears.]
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