George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.
One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Feare, the Bedle of the Law.
Feare, the Bedle of the Law.
Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
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.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
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.
