“It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.”
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
“It's not good fishing before the net.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“Jest not with the eye or with Religion.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“Justice pleaseth few in their owne house. [Justice pleases few in their own house.]”
“Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying. [Labor as long-lived, pray as ever dying.]”
“Law sutes consume time, and mony, and rest, and friends.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“Lawyers houses are built on the heads of fooles.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose