Thou that hast given so much to me give me one thing more, a grateful heart: not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days, but such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
GEORGE HERBERTHee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his girdle.
More George Herbert Quotes
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Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
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There is no jollitie but hath a smack of folly. [There is no jollity but hath a smack of folly.]
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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
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The Italians are wise before the deede, the Germanes in the deede, the French after the deede. [The Italians are wise before the deed, the Germens in the deed, the French after the deed.]
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In good yeares corne is hay, in ill yeares straw is corne.
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When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
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To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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He that goeth farre hath many encounters.
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God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
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The reasons of the poore weigh not. [The reasons of the poor weigh not.]
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Giving is dead, restoring very sicke.
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The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
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