The Mr. absent, and the house dead.
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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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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The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
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The way is an ill neighbour.
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Prettiness dies first.
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Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
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Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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That flesh is but the glasse, which holds the dust That measures all our time; which also shall Be crumbled into dust.
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The eye will have his part.
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A child correct behind and not before.
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Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.
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The first service a child doth his father is to make him foolish.
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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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Love makes all hard hearts gentle.
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Good workemen are seldome rich.
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