Maxioms by 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.
He that staies does the businesse.
He that staies does the businesse.
Weight justly and sell dearely.
Weight justly and sell dearely.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
