The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
GEORGE HERBERTLove without end, hath no end, says the Spaniard: (meaning, if it were not begun on particular ends, it would last).
More George Herbert Quotes
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A child correct behind and not before.
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Ready mony is a ready Medicine.
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He that gains well and spends well needs no count book.
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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
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Good words are worth much, and cost little.
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A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
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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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Sum up at night what thou hast done by day.
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Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
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God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
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Ships feare fire more then water. [Ships fear fire more than water.]
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Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
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Weening is not measure.
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In solitude, be a multitude to thyself. Tibullus by all means use sometimes to be alone.
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The life of man is a winter way.
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