George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
