“The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void of knowledge, or of the fear of God.”
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
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“The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale. [The dog that licks ashes trust not with meal.]”
“The effect speakes, the tongue needes not. [The effect speaks, the tongue needs not.]”
“The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“The eye and Religion can beare no jesting.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“The eye is bigger then the belly. [The eye is bigger than the belly.]”
Source: The English poems of George Herbert, together with his collection of proverbs entitled Jacula prudentum
“The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose