Quotes from George Herbert

The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.

He puls with a long rope, that waits for anothers death.

A small heart hath small desires.

Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.

One father is enough to govern one hundred sons, but not a hundred sons one father.

Ships feare fire more then water. [Ships fear fire more than water.]

Grasp not at much, for fear thou losest all.

Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.

Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.

It is good to have friends both in Heaven and Hell?

It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.

The best mirror is an old friend.

Love and a cough cannot be hid.