Book detail: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
This volume includes a selection of George Herbert's prose works, showcasing his diverse range of writing styles and themes.
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“Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.”
“Diseases of the eye are to bee cured with the elbow.”
“Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.”
“Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.”
“Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.”
“He that will be served must bee patient.”
“Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.”
“Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.”
“Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.”
“The life of spies is to know, not bee known.”