1,357 Quotes by George Herbert

The comforters head never akes.

He that takes not up a pin, slights his wife.

There are many waies to fame. {There are many ways to fame.]

When once thy foot enters the church, be bare. God is more there than thou: for thou art there Only by his permission. Then beware, That leads from earth to heaven.

Though punishment be slow, still it comes.

Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death. [Old men, when they scorn young, make much of death.]

The Sundaies of man's life, Thredded together on time's string, Make bracelets to adorn the wife Of the eternal, glorious King. On Sunday heaven's gates stand ope; Blessings are plentiful and rife. More plentiful than hope.

Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.

Money wants no followers.