George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
At Length the Fox turnes Monk.
At Length the Fox turnes Monk.
Serve a noble disposition, though poore, the time comes that hee
will repay thee.
Serve a noble disposition, though poore, the time comes that hee
will repay thee.
Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
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He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]
Who eates the Kings Goose uoydes the feathers an hundred years
after.
[Who eats the king's goose voids read more
Who eates the Kings Goose uoydes the feathers an hundred years
after.
[Who eats the king's goose voids the feathers a hundred years
after.]
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
He that will not have peace, God gives him warre.
He that will not have peace, God gives him warre.
God provides for him that trusteth.
God provides for him that trusteth.
All things in their beeing are good for something.
All things in their beeing are good for something.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.