George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
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.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.
The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
Folly growes without watering.
Folly growes without watering.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
