George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
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 gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
A gentle houswife marres the houshold.
A gentle houswife marres the houshold.
The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to read more
The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to despise counsell.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
