George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
He that mockes a cripple, ought to be whole.
He that mockes a cripple, ought to be whole.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Good service is a great inchantment.
Good service is a great inchantment.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
What one day gives us, another takes away from us.
What one day gives us, another takes away from us.
There's no such conquering weapon as the necessity of conquering.
There's no such conquering weapon as the necessity of conquering.
A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
