Maxioms by George Herbert
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that read more
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
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.
Feast of John of the Cross, Mystic, Poet, Teacher, 1591 He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over read more
Feast of John of the Cross, Mystic, Poet, Teacher, 1591 He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.
Love rules his kingdome without a sword.
Love rules his kingdome without a sword.
