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George Herbert
Age: 39 †
Born: 1593
Born: April 3
Died: 1633
Died: March 1
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The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
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He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
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Never was strumpet faire.
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He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he repents himself of time.
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
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Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.
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Fine words dresse ill deedes.
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The Sundaies of man's life, Thredded together on time's string, Make bracelets to adorn the wife Of the eternal, glorious King. On Sunday heaven's gates stand ope Blessings are plentiful and rife. More plentiful than hope.
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Anothers bread costs deare.
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I had rather ride on an ass that carries me than a horse that throws me.
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The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
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Old men go to Death, Death comes to Young men.
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Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
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Valour that parlies is neare yeelding. [Valor that parleys is near yielding.]
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A pittifull mother makes a scald head.
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Advise none to marry or go to war.
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The longest Day hath an Eueninge.
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God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens, and to rivers foords.
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Hee is not free that drawes his chaine.
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