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George Herbert
Age: 39 †
Born: 1593
Born: April 3
Died: 1633
Died: March 1
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The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
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A child correct behind and not before.
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One graine fills not a sacke, but helpes his fellowes.
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Do not grudge To pick out treasures from an earthen pot. The worst speaks something good.
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The world is now adayes, God save the Conquerour.
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At Court, every one for himselfe. [At court, everyone for himself.]
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Destiny is always dark.
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Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying. [Labor as long-lived, pray as ever dying.]
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