George Herbert

Poet

George Herbert was a 17th-century poet and priest known for his profound religious poetry, particularly in his collection 'The Temple'.

Born
January 1, 1593
Died
January 1, 1633
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"Hee a beast doth die, that hath done no good to his country."

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"Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies. [Health and sickness surely are men's double enemies.]"

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"Health and mony goe farre. [Health and money go far.]"

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"He warmes too neere that burnes."

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"He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe."

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"He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give."

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"He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house. [He that would be well needs not go from his own house.]"

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"He that will take the bird, must not skare it."

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"He that will not have peace, God gives him warre. [He that will not have peace, God gives him war.]"

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"He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key."

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"He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye."

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"He that will be surety, shall pay."

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"He that will be served must bee patient."

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"He that trusts in a lie, shall perish in truth."

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"He that thinks amiss, concludes worse."

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"He that tells a secret is anothers servant. [He that tells a secret is another's servant.]"

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"He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe."

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"He that studies his content, wants it."

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"He that staies does the businesse."

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