George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with read more
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
He that followes the Lord hopes to goe before.
He that followes the Lord hopes to goe before.
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
Ill vessels seldome miscarry.
Ill vessels seldome miscarry.
The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]
The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]
