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George Herbert
Age: 39 †
Born: 1593
Born: April 3
Died: 1633
Died: March 1
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Poet
Politician
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Love

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A child correct behind and not before.
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Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
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The command of custome is great.
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He that trusts in a lie, shall perish in truth.
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