George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
A stone in a well is not lost.
A stone in a well is not lost.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
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I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every day explains why.]
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.
Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.
Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
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Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a bushel of salt with him.]
The absent partie is still faultie.
The absent partie is still faultie.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
