George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
His bark is worse than his bite.
His bark is worse than his bite.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Vertue flies from the heart of a Mercenary man.
Vertue flies from the heart of a Mercenary man.
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.