“By no means run in debt: take thine own measure, Who cannot live on twenty pound a year, Cannot on forty.”
Quote by George Herbert
Work
The Church Porch, :... [being the Introduction to the Poem Entitled
This work is a prelude to a poem, focusing on the ambiance and symbolism of a church porch as a backdrop for poetic 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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