Quotes from George Herbert

The most effective mirror is definitely an previous good friend.

He that makes a good war makes a good peace.

Good service is a great inchantment.

A jade eates as much as a good horse.

Not a long day, but a good heart rids worke.

A man of great memory without learning hath a rock and a spindle and no staff to spin.

It is a great victory that comes without blood.

Great businesses turne on a little pinne.

Great business turns on a little pin.

Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.

There would be no great men if there were no little ones.

A good digestion turneth all to health.

Health without money is halfe an ague.

A coole mouth, and warme feet, live long.

There are more Physitians in health then drunkards.

Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.

An ill deed cannot bring honor.

Hope is the poor man's bread.

Enrich my heart, mouth, hands in me, With faith, with hope, with charity, That I may run, rise, rest with Thee.

Show me a liar, and I'll show you a thief.

Whatsoever was the father of a disease, an ill diet was the mother.

When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.

He that will learn to pray let him to sea.

He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.