George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Aske much to have a little.
Aske much to have a little.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
When all sinnes grow old, coveteousnesse is young.
When all sinnes grow old, coveteousnesse is young.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
A pittifull mother makes a scald head.
A pittifull mother makes a scald head.
He that feares leaves, let him not goe into the wood.
He that feares leaves, let him not goe into the wood.
Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.
Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.
