“Craft against craft makes no living.”
Quote by George Herbert
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The Complete Works of George Herbert: And The Satires and Psalms of Bishop Hall
The Complete Works of George Herbert features poems and prose from the 17th-century English poet, known for his religious and devotional themes. It is accompanied by Bishop Hall's satires and psalms, which offer a contrasting view on religious and social issues of the time. more
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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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“Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: And The Satires and Psalms of Bishop Hall
“Dally not with mony or women. [Dally not with money or women.]”
“Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares. [Discreet women have neither eyes nor ears.]”
“Diseases of the eye are to bee cured with the elbow.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another. [Disgraces are like cherries, one draws another.]”
“Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose