Robert Herrick Quotes

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• Before man's fall the rose was born,St. Ambrose says, without the thorn;But for man's fault then was the thornWithout the fragrant rose-bud born; But ne'er…
• God doth not promise here to man that HeWill free him quickly from his misery;But in His own time, and when He thinks fit,Then He…
• Wealth cannot make a life, but Love.
• Give me a kiss, and to that kiss a score; Then to that twenty, add a hundred more: A thousand to that hundred: so kiss…
• Thus times do shift, each thing his turn does hold; New things succeed, as former things grow old.
• To the Virgins, To Make much of Time Gather ye rose-buds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles…
• Tears are the noble language of eyes, and when true love of words is destitute. The eye by tears speak, while the tongue is mute.
• So when or you or I are made A fable, song, or fleeting shade; All love, all liking, all delight Lies drowned with us in…
• Gather ye rose-buds while ye may, Old Time is still a flying: And this same flower that smiles to day, Tomorrow will be dying.
• It takes great wit and interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive.…
• Bid me to live, and I will live Thy Protestant to be; Or bid me love, and I will give A loving heart to thee.…
• You say to me - wards your affection's strong; Pray love me little, so you love me long
• Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, old Time is still a-flying. And this same flower that smiles today, tomorrow will be dying.
• Attempt the end, and never stand to doubt. Nothing's so hard but search will find it out.
• None pities him that is in the snare, who warned before, would not beware
• Only Herrick's left alone, For to number sorrow by Their departures hence and die.
• Now is the time for mirth, Nor cheek or tongue be dumb; For with the flowery earth The golden pomp is come.
• I should delight to have my curls half drowned In Tyrian dews, and head with roses crowned, And once more yet (ere I am laid…

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