George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
Providence is better then a rent.
Providence is better then a rent.
Heresie is the school of pride.
Heresie is the school of pride.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
In the mouth of a bad dog fals often a good bone.
In the mouth of a bad dog fals often a good bone.
I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.
I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
