Maxioms by George Herbert
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
A crooked log makes a strait fire
[A crooked log makes a straight fire.]
A crooked log makes a strait fire
[A crooked log makes a straight fire.]
He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.
He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.
Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.
Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.
