George Herbert

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

It is a sheep of Beery, it is marked on the nose (applyed to
those that have a blow).

It is a sheep of Beery, it is marked on the nose (applyed to
those that have a blow).

Take heede of an oxe before, of an horse behind, of a monke on
all sides.

Take heede of an oxe before, of an horse behind, of a monke on
all sides.

We do it soon enough, if that we do be well.

We do it soon enough, if that we do be well.

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.