1,357 Quotes by George Herbert

Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.

They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.

Pardon all but thy selfe. [Pardon all but thyself.]

Folly growes without watering.

A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid. [A diligent scholar, and the master's paid.]

It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.

An old dog barks not in vain.

The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.

Shall I, to please another wine-sprung minde, Lose all mine own? God hath giv'n me a measure Short of His can and body; must I find A pain in that, wherein he finds a pleasure?