1,357 Quotes by George Herbert

In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.

Welcome evill, if thou commest alone. [Welcome evil, if thou comest alone.]

The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.

Punishment is lame, but it comes.

Of him that speakes ill, consider the life more then the word. [Of him that speaks ill, consider the life more than the word.]

Surely if each one saw another's heart, There would be no commerce, No sale or bargain pass: all would disperse And live apart.

The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.

He that sowes trusts in God.

Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.