“Building is a sweet impoverishing.”
Quote by George Herbert
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The Remains of that Sweet Singer of The Temple, George Herbert ...
This book is a compilation of poems by the 17th-century English poet George Herbert, known for his introspective and devotional verse. The collection delves into the complexities of faith, religious experience, and the human condition, reflecting Herbert's deep spiritual journey. more
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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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Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
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“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