George Herbert

Art thou a magistrate? then be severe:
If studious, copy fair what time hath blurr'd,
Redeem truth read more

Art thou a magistrate? then be severe:
If studious, copy fair what time hath blurr'd,
Redeem truth from his jaws: if a soldier,
Chase brave employments with a naked sword
Throughout the world. Fool not, for all may have
If they dare try, a glorious life, or grave.

Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.

Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.

Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).

Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).

Without businesse debauchery.

Without businesse debauchery.

Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.

Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.