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George Herbert
Age: 39 †
Born: 1593
Born: April 3
Died: 1633
Died: March 1
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Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
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Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes. [Who hath none to still him, may weep out his eyes.]
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It is very hard to shave an egge. [It is very hard to shave an egg.]
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An old dog barks not in vain.
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I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish. [I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]
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Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
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Hee goes not out of his way, that goes to a good Inne.
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Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
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Better a barefoot than none.
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Were it not for the bone in the legge, all the world would turne Carpenters (to make them crutches).
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Better never begin than never make an end.
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Shee spins well that breedes her children.
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Every day brings his bread with it.
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Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth not.
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Honor and profit lie not all in one sack.
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To a crazy ship, all winds are contrary.
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Ill ware is never cheape. [Ill ware is never cheap.]
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To have money is a feare, not to have it a griefe.
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The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.
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The ill that comes out of our mouth falles into our bosome.
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