George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Ill vessels seldome miscarry.
Ill vessels seldome miscarry.
Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
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.
If fooles should not foole it, they shall lose their season.
If fooles should not foole it, they shall lose their season.
