George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that read more
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]
Providence is better then a rent.
Providence is better then a rent.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
He that thinks amiss, concludes worse.
He that thinks amiss, concludes worse.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
