George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is read more
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.
Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.
No day so clear but hath dark clouds.
No day so clear but hath dark clouds.
Much spends the traveller, more then the abider.
Much spends the traveller, more then the abider.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Castles are Forrests of stones.
Castles are Forrests of stones.