George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
A Tyrant is most tyrant to himselfe.
A Tyrant is most tyrant to himselfe.
A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.
A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
