George Herbert quotes - page 4

Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made. (George Herbert)
The scalded head feares cold water. View quote
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Of the smells, bread; of the tastes, salt. View quote
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Bee not a Baker, if your head be of butter. View quote
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In a long journey straw waighs. View quote
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Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes. View quote
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One hand washeth another, and both the face. View quote
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He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much. View quote
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Folly growes without watering. View quote
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All things require skill but an appetite. View quote
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An old cat sports not with her prey. (George Herbert)
The absent partie is still faultie. View quote
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The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet. View quote
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A shippe and a woman are ever repairing. View quote
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An ill wound is cured, not an ill name. View quote
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Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney. View quote
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Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him. View quote
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Show me a liar, and I'll show you a thief. View quote
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The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings. View quote
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One stroke fells not an oke. View quote
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A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread. (George Herbert)
You must lose a fly to catch a trout. View quote
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The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition. View quote
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An old dog barks not in vain. View quote
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By all means use sometimes to be alone. View quote
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George Herbert

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Occupation: English Poet
Born: April 3, 1593
Died: March 1, 1633
Quotes count: 285
Wikipedia: George Herbert

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