The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
GEORGE HERBERTSum up at night what thou hast done by day.
More George Herbert Quotes
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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Of the smells, bread; of the tastes, salt.
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Good swimmers at length are drowned.
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It is very hard to shave an egge. [It is very hard to shave an egg.]
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I envy no man’s nightingale or spring; Nor let them punish me with loss of rhyme, Who plainly say, My God, My King.
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Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame, when once it is within thee.
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He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the Dead (i.e. books).
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He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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We live in an age that hath more need of good example than precepts.
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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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Wee know not who lives or dies.
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Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.
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By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear.
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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
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