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There would be no great men if there were no little ones. (George Herbert)
508. He that tells a secret is another's servant. View quote
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My meaning (dear Mother) is in these sonnets, to declare my resolution to be, that my poor abilities in poetry, shall be all and ever consecrated to God's glory. View quote
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Man is God's image; but a poor man is Christ's stamp to boot: both images regard. View quote
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He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass. View quote
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Sometimes the best gain is to lose. View quote
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Night is the mother of counsels. View quote
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Skill and confidence are an unconquered army. View quote
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The eyes have one language everywhere. View quote
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Be thrifty, but not covetous. View quote
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A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit. (George Herbert)
Take all that is given whether wealth, love or language, nothing comes by mistake and with good digestion all can be turned to health. View quote
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Never was a miser a brave soul. View quote
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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. View quote
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Better never begin than never make an end. View quote
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In conversation, humor is worth more than wit and easiness more than knowledge. View quote
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Punishment is lame, but it comes. View quote
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A man of great memory without learning hath a rock and a spindle and no staff to spin. View quote
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He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea. View quote
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It is part of a poor spirit to undervalue himself and blush. View quote
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Throw away thy rod, throw away thy wrath; O my God, take the gentle path. (George Herbert)
916. The little cannot bee great, unlesse he devoure many. View quote
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[ Your thoughts close and your countenance loose. ]. View quote
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421. He that hath a head of waxe must not walke in the sunne. View quote
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294. A man's discontent is his worst evill. View quote
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