George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Praise a hill, but keepe below.
Praise a hill, but keepe below.
Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.
Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.
Good words quench more then a bucket of water.
Good words quench more then a bucket of water.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
