“In vain our labours are, whatsoe'er they be, unless God gives the Benediction.”
Quote by Robert Herrick
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Robert Herrick
Robert Herrick was an English poet, born on August 24, 1591, and died on October 15, 1674. His poetry is known for its concise and lively style, and has been widely appreciated by later generations. more
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“Like will to like, each creature loves his kind.”
Source: Hesperides; or, Works both human and divine
“Love is maintain'd by wealth: when all is spent, Adversity then breeds the discontent.”
Source: Hesperides Or The Works Both Humane and Divine of Robert Herrick
“Give house-room to the best; 'tis never known Verture and pleasure both to dwell in one.”
Source: Hesperides; or, Works both human and divine
“Go to your banquet then, but use delight So as to rise still with an appetite.”
Source: Hesperides: The Poems and Other Remains of Robert Herrick Now First Collected
Source: Hesperides; or, Works both human and divine
“Learn this of me, where'er thy lot doth fall, Short lot, or not, to be content with all.”
Source: Hesperides; or, Works both human and divine
“We credit most our sight; one eye doth please Our trust farre more than ten eare-witnesses.”
Source: Hesperides (continued) His noble numbers: or, his pious pieces