“Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.”
Quote by George Herbert
Work
The Poetical Works of G. H. and R. Heber. With Memoir
This volume compiles the poetic works of G. H. and R. Heber, showcasing their literary contributions. It also includes a memoir that provides insight into their lives and careers. 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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“Humble Hearts have humble desires.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert [and The synagogue, by C. Harvey.]. With life, critical diss., and notes, by G. Gilfillan
“Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my neighbour white.”
“I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish. [I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]”
“If a good man thrive, all thrive with him.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: And The Satires and Psalms of Bishop Hall
“If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.”
Source: The works of George Herbert
“If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose