“The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.”
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
You May Also Like
“The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not ripe.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“The Germans wit is in his fingers.”
Source: The English poems of George Herbert, together with his collection of proverbs entitled Jacula prudentum
“The goate must browse where she is tyed.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes it.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“The great put the little on the hooke.”
Source: The remains of ... George Herbert
“The great would have none great and the little all little.”
Source: The Poetical Works of G. H. and R. Heber. With Memoir