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Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.

Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more

There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.

by Unattributed Author Found in: General Sayings,
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Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.

Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.

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To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis read more

To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis hominis est errare, nullius nisi insipientis in
errore perseverare.]

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He touches nothing but he adds a charm.

He touches nothing but he adds a charm.

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The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more

The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.

by William Watson 1 Found in: General Sayings,
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He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.

He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.

Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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