George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.
Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
That is not good language which all understand not.
That is not good language which all understand not.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.
Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
