George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet.
When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
Where your will is ready, your feete are light.
Where your will is ready, your feete are light.
Still fisheth he that catcheth one.
Still fisheth he that catcheth one.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
