George Herbert Quotes About Literature
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A man of great memory without learning hath a rock and a spindle and no staff to spin.
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Read as you taste fruit or savor wine, or enjoy friendship, love, or life.
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Many kiss the hand they wish cut off.
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There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
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He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven.
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The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
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Hell is full of good meanings and wishings.
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Never was a miser a brave soul.
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The mouse that hath but one hole is quickly taken.
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Take all that is given whether wealth, love or language, nothing comes by mistake and with good digestion all can be turned to health.
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Sweet spring, full of sweet days and roses, a box where sweets compacted lie.
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Storms make the oak grow deeper roots.
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There is an hour wherein a man might be happy all his life, could he find it.
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The offender never pardons.
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Speak not of my debts unless you mean to pay them.
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Throw away thy rod, throw away thy wrath; O my God, take the gentle path.
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It is part of a poor spirit to undervalue himself and blush.
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