George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.
They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.
The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.
The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
The faulty stands on his guard.
The faulty stands on his guard.
He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.
He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.
Better is one Accipe, then twice to say, Dabo tibi.
Better is one Accipe, then twice to say, Dabo tibi.
That is gold which is worth gold.
That is gold which is worth gold.
