If that thy fame with ev'ry toy be pos'd, 'Tis a thin web, which poysonous fancies make; But the great souldier's honour… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
If I have enough for myself and family, I am steward only for myself; if I have more, I am but a… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
Judge not the preacher; for he is thy judge: If thou mislike him, thou conceiv'st him not. God calleth preaching folly. Do… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you, if you will be served neately. — George Herbert Copy Share Image
Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame, When once it is within thee; but before Mayst rule it, as… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
Be not too presumptuously sure in any business; for things of this world depend on such a train of unseen chances that… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
If the wise erred not, it would goe hard with fooles. [If the wise erred not, it would go hard with fools.] — George Herbert Copy Share Image
Grief melts away Like snow in May, As if there were no such cold thing. — George Herbert Copy Share Image
If folly were griefe every house would weepe. [If folly were grief, every house would weep.] — George Herbert Copy Share Image
Surely if each one saw another's heart, There would be no commerce, No sale or bargain pass: all would disperse And live… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
Summe up at night what thou hast done by day; And in the morning what thou hast to do. Dresse and undresse… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle. [In the house of the fiddler all fiddle.] — George Herbert Copy Share Image
By all means use some time to be alone, salute thyself, see what thy soul doth wear. — George Herbert Copy Share Image
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping, the good in learning. — George Herbert Copy Share Image
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the Dead (i.e. books). — George Herbert Copy Share Image
