“Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.”
Quote by George Herbert
Work
Works: In Prose & Verse
This compilation includes a variety of prose and verse pieces, showcasing the author's versatility and range in literary expression. 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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“Buy at a faire, but sell at home. [Buy at a fair, but sell at home.]”
“By doing nothing we learne to do ill.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.”
Source: The Works of George Herbert, in Prose and Verse: Edited by the Rev. Robert Aris Willmott, Incumbent of Bear Wood. With Illustrations
“Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner (for filth).”
“Cities seldome change Religion only.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose