George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
God comes to see without a bell.
God comes to see without a bell.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.
If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
