We Batchelors laugh and shew our teeth, but you married men laugh till your hearts ake. — George Herbert Copy Share Image
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand griefes prove. — George Herbert Copy Share Image
From a chollerick man withdraw a little; from him that saies nothing, for ever. [From a choleric man withdraw a little; from… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed to rich men that are unthankful to God). — George Herbert Copy Share Image
When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by, 'Let us,'said he,'pour on him all we can: Let… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
Money, thou bane of bliss, and source of woe, Whence cam'st thou, that thou art so fresh and fine? I know thy… — George Herbert Copy Share Image
Lie not, neither to thyself, nor man, nor God. Let mouth and heart be one; beat and speak together, and make both… — 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
By all means use some time to be alone, salute thyself, see what thy soul doth wear. — George Herbert Copy Share
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping, the good in learning. — George Herbert Copy Share
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the Dead (i.e. books). — George Herbert Copy Share