George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
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.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet.
When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet.
Where your will is ready, your feete are light.
Where your will is ready, your feete are light.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
The reasons of the poore weigh not.
The reasons of the poore weigh not.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
It is very hard to shave an egge.
It is very hard to shave an egge.
