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.
Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.
Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
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.
Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.
Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.
Every mile is two in winter.
Every mile is two in winter.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
