“Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then by stars at their nativities.”
Quote by George Herbert
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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
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“Into a mouth shut flies flie not.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“It costs more to doe ill then to doe well. [It costs more to do ill than to do well.]”
“It is a great victory that comes without blood.”
Source: The English poems of George Herbert, together with his collection of proverbs entitled Jacula prudentum
“It is better to have wings then hornes.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“It is very hard to shave an egge. [It is very hard to shave an egg.]”
“It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.”
Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
“It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
“It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.”
Source: The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose
