“The Physitian owes all to the patient, but the patient owes nothing to him but a little mony.”
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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“The rage of a wild boar is able to spoil more then one wood.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“The reasons of the poore weigh not. [The reasons of the poor weigh not.]”
“The Rich knowes not who is his friend. [The rich knows not who is his friend.]”
“The Royall Crowne cures not the head-ach. [The Royal Crown cures not the headache.]”
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“The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.”
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“The slothful is the servant of the counters.”
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“The soule needs few things, the body many.”
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