George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.
Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.
A stone in a well is not lost.
A stone in a well is not lost.
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
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I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every day explains why.]
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
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Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a bushel of salt with him.]
An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.
An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.
