“A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.”
Source: The works of the rev. George Herbert, with remarks on his writings, and a sketch of his life, by W. Jerdan
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“Fooles bite one another, but wise-men agree together.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the punishment.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: And The Satires and Psalms of Bishop Hall
“None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
Source: The Remains of that Sweet Singer of The Temple, George Herbert ...
“Though old and wise, yet still advise.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“A sad, wise valor is the brave complexion.”
Source: The Temple: And the Country Parson
Source: The complete English works
“One flower makes no garland.”
Source: The Poetical Works of G. H. and R. Heber. With Memoir
Source: Works: In Prose & Verse
“Sum up at night what thou hast done by day.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“The wind in ones face makes one wise.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert [and The synagogue, by C. Harvey.]. With life, critical diss., and notes, by G. Gilfillan
“A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert