George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
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.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Heresie is the school of pride.
Heresie is the school of pride.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
