George Herbert

The Lyon is not so fierce as they paint him.
[The lion is not so fierce as they paint read more

The Lyon is not so fierce as they paint him.
[The lion is not so fierce as they paint him.]

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.

It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.

It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.

When thou dost tell another's jest, therein
Omit the oaths, which true wit cannot need;
Pick out read more

When thou dost tell another's jest, therein
Omit the oaths, which true wit cannot need;
Pick out of tales the mirth, but not the sin.

If you could runne, as you drinke, you might catch a hare.

If you could runne, as you drinke, you might catch a hare.