Maxioms by George Herbert
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not read more
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not hear?]
Fly the pleasure that bites to morrow.
Fly the pleasure that bites to morrow.
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
Follow not truth too near the heels, lest it dash out thy teeth.
Follow not truth too near the heels, lest it dash out thy teeth.
