George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
Ships feare fire more then water.
Ships feare fire more then water.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
A naughty child is better sick then whole.
A naughty child is better sick then whole.
When all sinnes grow old, coveteousnesse is young.
When all sinnes grow old, coveteousnesse is young.