George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.
He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
Every ill man hath his ill day.
Every ill man hath his ill day.
Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.
Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
