George Herbert

It is a great victory that comes without blood.

It is a great victory that comes without blood.

Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.

Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.

I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.

I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.

Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame,
When once it is within thee; but before
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Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame,
When once it is within thee; but before
Mayst rule it, as thou list: and pour the shame,
Which it would pour on thee, upon the floor.
It is most just to throw that on the ground,
Which would throw me there, if I keep the round.

Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.

Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.