“If you walk on snow you cannot hide your footprints.”
Quote by George Herbert
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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Source: Sacred Prolusions: Or, Select Pieces from Bishop Taylor and Mr. Herbert. By the Rev. John Wheeldon, ... With a Preface and a Discourse on Rev.xviii. 21. By the Editor
“In the husband wisedome, in the wife gentlenesse. [In the husband wisdom, in the wife gentleness.]”
“Little pitchers have wide eares. [Little pitchers have wide ears.]”
“Who sweeps a room, as for Thy laws, makes that and the action fine.”
Source: The Temple. Sacred poems and private ejaculations, etc
“To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes. [To steal the hog, and give the feet to alms.]”
“A married man turns his staffe into a stake.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“A master of straw eates a servant of steele.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert and Reginald Heber: With memoirs. Eight engravings on steel
“A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“A penny spar'd is twice got.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose