George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.
A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
The reasons of the poore weigh not.
The reasons of the poore weigh not.
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
He that will be served must bee patient.
He that will be served must bee patient.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
