George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).
They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
The tooth-ach is more ease then to deale with ill people.
The tooth-ach is more ease then to deale with ill people.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
