George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.
Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
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).
Greene wood makes a hott fire.
Greene wood makes a hott fire.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.
Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
