George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Every mile is two in winter.
Every mile is two in winter.
A woman and a glasse are ever in danger.
[A woman and a glass are ever in danger.]
A woman and a glasse are ever in danger.
[A woman and a glass are ever in danger.]
When all sinnes grow old, coveteousnesse is young.
When all sinnes grow old, coveteousnesse is young.
Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.
Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
There are more Physitians in health then drunkards.
There are more Physitians in health then drunkards.
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.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
