The first service a child doth his father is to make him foolish.
GEORGE HERBERTWeening is not measure.
More George Herbert Quotes
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There are many waies to fame. {There are many ways to fame.]
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All our pompe the earth covers.
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The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
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Summe up at night what thou hast done by day; And in the morning what thou hast to do. Dresse and undresse thy soul; mark the decay And growth of it; if, with thy watch, that too Be down then winde up both; since we shall be Most surely judg’d, make thy accounts agree.
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
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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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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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Better never begin than never make an end.
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
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To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
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Anothers bread costs deare.
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Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his girdle.
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In a long journey straw waighs.
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The Law is not the same at morning and at night.
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