Maxioms by George Herbert
When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.
When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.
Great businesses turne on a little pinne.
Great businesses turne on a little pinne.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.
He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.
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.
