George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.
Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
