George Herbert Quotes About Lying
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He that makes his bed ill, lies there.
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When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by, 'Let us,'said he,'pour on him all we can: Let the world's riches, which disperse' d lie, Contract into a span'.
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He that trusts in a lie, shall perish in truth.
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Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle. [Reason lies between the spur and the bridle.]
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Let an ill man lie in thy straw, and he looks to be thy heire.
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Honor and profit lie not all in one sack.
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Half the world knows not how the other half lies.
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Hee that lies long a bed, his estate feeles it.
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Honour and profit lie not in one sacke. [Honour and profit lie not in one sack.]
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Sweet spring, full of sweet days and roses, a box where sweets compacted lie.
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Lie not, neither to thyself, nor man, nor God. Let mouth and heart be one; beat and speak together, and make both felt in action. It is for cowards to lie.
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Shew me a lyer, and I'le shew thee a theefe.
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Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome. [Though a lie be well dressed, it is ever overcome.]
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Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
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Dare to be true. Nothing can need a lie: a fault which needs it most, grows two thereby.
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He that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
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