George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
Not only ought fortune to be pictured on a wheel, but every thing
else in this world.
Not only ought fortune to be pictured on a wheel, but every thing
else in this world.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
None is offended but by himselfe.
None is offended but by himselfe.
Marry your sonne when you will; your daughter when you can.
Marry your sonne when you will; your daughter when you can.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.
Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.
All things in their beeing are good for something.
All things in their beeing are good for something.
When God is made the master of a family, he disorders the
disorderly.
When God is made the master of a family, he disorders the
disorderly.
