“A good pay-master starts not at assurances.”
Quote by George Herbert
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The poetical works of George Herbert
This book includes a selection of George Herbert's religious and devotional poetry, showcasing his contemplative and spiritual themes. It is a compilation of his most renowned works, offering insight into his theological and philosophical views. 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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“A good prayer is master of anothers purse.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“A great dowry is a bed full of brables. [A great dowry is a bed full of brambles.]”
“A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“A horse stumbles that hath foure legges. [A horse stumbles that has four legs.]”
“A house and a woman sute excellently.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“A jade eates as much as a good horse.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“A journying woman speakes much of all, and all of her.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you, if you will be served neately.”
Source: The works of George Herbert
“A little and good fills the trencher.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert