“In the kingdome of blind men the one ey'd is king. [In the kingdom of blind men the one eyed is king.]”
Quote by George Herbert
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George Herbert
George Herbert, a renowned English poet, was born on April 3, 1593, and died on March 1, 1633. Known for his religious poetry, Herbert's works blend personal faith with profound philosophy, exerting a profound influence on poetry in the postmodern era. more
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“In the mouth of a bad dog fals often a good bone.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“In time comes he whom God sends.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand griefes prove.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then by stars at their nativities.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“Into a mouth shut flies flie not.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“It costs more to doe ill then to doe well. [It costs more to do ill than to do well.]”
“It is a great victory that comes without blood.”
Source: The English poems of George Herbert, together with his collection of proverbs entitled Jacula prudentum
“It is better to have wings then hornes.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose