George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]
When one is on horsebacke hee knowes all things.
When one is on horsebacke hee knowes all things.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
Ships feare fire more then water.
Ships feare fire more then water.
