George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.
An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
A gentlemans grayhound, and a salt-box; seeke them at the fire.
A gentlemans grayhound, and a salt-box; seeke them at the fire.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.
Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.
Not a long day, but a good heart rids worke.
Not a long day, but a good heart rids worke.
It's more paine to doe nothing then something.
It's more paine to doe nothing then something.
He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.
He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
