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Famous George Herbert Quotes
“The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.”
Source: The remains of ... George Herbert
“Speak not of my debts unless you mean to pay them.”
Source: The Works of George Herbert ... Edited by the Rev. Robert Aris Willmott, etc
“Sweet spring, full of sweet days and roses, a box where sweets compacted lie.”
“A man of great memory without learning hath a rock and a spindle and no staff to spin.”
Source: The remains of ... George Herbert
“Hell is full of good meanings and wishings.”
Source: The works of George Herbert. containing Parentalia, the 2nd copy wanting the 1st sheet of vol.2].
“The mouse that hath but one hole is quickly taken.”
Source: The works of George Herbert. containing Parentalia, the 2nd copy wanting the 1st sheet of vol.2].
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“It is part of a poor spirit to undervalue himself and blush.”
Source: The Remains of that Sweet Singer of The Temple, George Herbert ...
“Many kiss the hand they wish cut off.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“Throw away thy rod, throw away thy wrath; O my God, take the gentle path.”
“There is an hour wherein a man might be happy all his life, could he find it.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert [and The synagogue, by C. Harvey.]. With life, critical diss., and notes, by G. Gilfillan
“Read as you taste fruit or savor wine, or enjoy friendship, love, or life.”