"To a good spender God is the Treasurer."
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George Herbert quotes (page 4 of 64)
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"Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney."
"Short boughs, long vintage."
"By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on."
"He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven."
"Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market."
"Better a barefoot than none."
"A good Judge conceives quickly, judges slowly."
"Love your neighbor, yet pull not down your hedge."
"Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches."
"He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie."
"Take the gentle path."
"Wealth is the Conjurer's Devil, Whom, when he thinks he hath, the Devil hath him."
"A crooked log makes a strait fire."
"The rage of a wild boar is able to spoil more then one wood."
"Night is the mother of counsels."
"It's good walking with a horse in ones hand."
"A coole mouth, and warme feet, live long."
"None knows the weight of another's burden."
"Sweet spring, full of sweet days and roses, a box where sweets compacted lie."