George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
In a retreat the lame are formost.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
It is very hard to shave an egge.
It is very hard to shave an egge.
When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet.
When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet.
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?
Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
The reasons of the poore weigh not.
The reasons of the poore weigh not.
