George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
The hard gives more then he that hath nothing.
The hard gives more then he that hath nothing.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
He that feares death lives not.
He that feares death lives not.
A woman and a glasse are ever in danger.
[A woman and a glass are ever in danger.]
A woman and a glasse are ever in danger.
[A woman and a glass are ever in danger.]
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
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.]
