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George Herbert
Age: 39 †
Born: 1593
Born: April 3
Died: 1633
Died: March 1
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Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
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A blustering night, a faire day. [A blustering night, a fair day.]
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Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
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Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
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When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by, 'Let us,'said he,'pour on him all we can: Let the world's riches, which disperse' d lie, Contract into a span'.
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The wolf must die in his own skin.
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A woman and a glasse are ever in danger. [A woman and a glass are ever in danger.]
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