George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.
We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.
My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.
That is gold which is worth gold.
That is gold which is worth gold.
The world is now adayes, God save the Conquerour.
The world is now adayes, God save the Conquerour.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.
Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
