George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
The hard gives more then he that hath nothing.
The hard gives more then he that hath nothing.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Heresie may be easier kept out, then shooke off.
Heresie may be easier kept out, then shooke off.
Every mile is two in winter.
Every mile is two in winter.
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
