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Quotes by George Herbert

One good mother is worth a hundred schoolmasters. 

George Herbert : English clergyman, writer & metaphysical poet
George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
Source: http://www.quotegarden.com/mothers.html
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He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.

George Herbert : English clergyman, writer & metaphysical poet
George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
 
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Woe be to him who reads but one book.

George Herbert : English clergyman, writer & metaphysical poet
George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
Source: "Jacula Prudentum," 1651.
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Pursue not a victory too far. He hath conquered well that hath made his enemy fly; thou mayest beat him to a desperate resistance, which may ruin thee.

George Herbert : English clergyman, writer & metaphysical poet
George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
 
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But who does hawk at eagles with a dove?

George Herbert : English clergyman, writer & metaphysical poet
George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
Source: The Temple, The Sacrifice
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Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.

George Herbert : English clergyman, writer & metaphysical poet
George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
Source: "Jacula Prudentum," 1651.
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The worst speak something good; if all want sense, God takes a text, and preacheth Patience.

George Herbert : English clergyman, writer & metaphysical poet
George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
Source: The Temple, The Church Porch
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Go not for every grief to the physician, nor for every quarrell to the lawyer, nor for every thirst to the pot.

George Herbert : English clergyman, writer & metaphysical poet
George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
Source: "Jacula Prudentum," 1651.
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Trust not one night's ice.

George Herbert : English clergyman, writer & metaphysical poet
George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
Source: "Jacula Prudentum," 1651.
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All is well with him who is beloved of his neighbors.

George Herbert : English clergyman, writer & metaphysical poet
George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
Source: Albert W. Daw Collection
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