George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
One stroke fells not an oke.
One stroke fells not an oke.
Hee is not free that drawes his chaine.
Hee is not free that drawes his chaine.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.
If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
Who likes not the drinke, God deprives him of bread.
Who likes not the drinke, God deprives him of bread.
