George Herbert – Page 2

Be thrifty, but not covetous. – George Herbert

One father is enough to govern one hundred sons, but not a hundred sons one father. – George Herbert

A hundredload of worry will not pay an ounce of debt. – George Herbert

By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself; see what thy soul doth wear. – George Herbert

War makes thieves and peace hangs them. – George Herbert

Dare to be true: nothing can need a lie: A fault, which needs it most, grows two thereby. – George Herbert

He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass. – George Herbert

You must lose a fly to catch a trout. – George Herbert

Whatsoever was the father of a disease, an ill diet was the mother. – George Herbert

Every mile is two in winter. – George Herbert

One good mother is worth a hundred schoolmasters. – George Herbert

Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring. – George Herbert