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George Herbert
Age: 39 †
Born: 1593
Born: April 3
Died: 1633
Died: March 1
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Do not grudge To pick out treasures from an earthen pot. The worst speaks something good.
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Justice pleaseth few in their owne house. [Justice pleases few in their own house.]
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The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
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Almes never make poore.
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It's an ill aire where wee gaine nothing.
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Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.
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Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
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