To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
GEORGE HERBERTThou 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.
More George Herbert Quotes
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When war begins, then hell openeth.
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
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He that trusts in a lie, shall perish in truth.
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Being on sea saile, being on land settle. [Being on sea, sail; being on land, settle.]
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If folly were griefe every house would weepe. [If folly were grief, every house would weep.]
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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
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With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
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Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
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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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A little labour, much health.
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True beauty dwells on high: ours is a flame But borrowed thence to light us thither. Beauty and beauteous words should go together.
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A dead Bee maketh no Hony.
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To a good spender God is the Treasurer.
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