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George Herbert
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George Herbert
Age: 39 †
Born: 1593
Born: April 3
Died: 1633
Died: March 1
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Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner (for filth).
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Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
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To deceive ones selfe is very easie.
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Avoid,Profaneness come not here: Nothing but holy, pure, and clear, Or that which groaneth to be so, May at his peril further go.
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Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
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An ill deede cannot bring honour.
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One enemy is too much.
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Summe up at night what thou hast done by day And in the morning what thou hast to do. Dresse and undresse thy soul mark the decay And growth of it if, with thy watch, that too Be down then winde up both since we shall be Most surely judg'd, make thy accounts agree.
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Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame, when once it is within thee.
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I read, and sigh, and wish I were a tree For sure then I should grow To fruit or shade: at least some bird would trust Her household to me, and I should be just.
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