George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
For washing his hands, none sels his lands.
For washing his hands, none sels his lands.
An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
An Idle youth, a needy Age.
An Idle youth, a needy Age.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
The wife is the key of the house.
The wife is the key of the house.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.
I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
