George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
The first blow is as much as two.
The first blow is as much as two.
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that read more
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Hee that demands misseth not, unlesse his demands be foolish.
Hee that demands misseth not, unlesse his demands be foolish.
His bark is worse than his bite.
His bark is worse than his bite.
The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
The eyes have one language every where.
The eyes have one language every where.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
