Maxioms Pet

X

Maxioms by George Herbert

  ( comments )
  7  /  9  

When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.

When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  6  /  7  

There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse
of brain, says the Spaniard.

There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse
of brain, says the Spaniard.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  19  /  55  

Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame,
When once it is within thee; but before
read more

Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame,
When once it is within thee; but before
Mayst rule it, as thou list: and pour the shame,
Which it would pour on thee, upon the floor.
It is most just to throw that on the ground,
Which would throw me there, if I keep the round.

by George Herbert Found in: Temperance Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  7  /  11  

The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more

The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]

  ( comments )
  6  /  9  

Flies are busiest about leane horses.

Flies are busiest about leane horses.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet