“A fair day in winter is the mother of a storme.”
Quote by George Herbert
Work
The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
This volume includes a selection of George Herbert's prose works, showcasing his diverse range of writing styles and themes. more
Author
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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“A faire death honours the whole life.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors. [A fat housekeeper makes lean executors.]”
“A flatterers throat is an open Sepulcher.”
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“A full belly neither fights nor flies well.”
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“A gift much expected is paid, not given.”
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“A good bargaine is a pick-purse. [A good bargain is a pick-purse.]”
“A good Judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“A good pay-master starts not at assurances.”
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“A good prayer is master of anothers purse.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“A great dowry is a bed full of brables. [A great dowry is a bed full of brambles.]”