George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
The slothful is the servant of the counters.
The slothful is the servant of the counters.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
None is offended but by himselfe.
None is offended but by himselfe.
Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.
Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
Marry your sonne when you will; your daughter when you can.
Marry your sonne when you will; your daughter when you can.
