George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to read more
The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to despise counsell.
Perversnes makes one squint ey'd.
Perversnes makes one squint ey'd.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
