Who says that fictions only and false hair
Become a verse? Is there in truth no beauty?
Is all good structure in a winding stair?

George Herbert

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

George Herbert

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Having been tenant long to a rich Lord,
Not thriving, I resolved to be bold,
And make a suit unto him, to afford
A new small-rented lease, and cancell th’ old.

In heaven at his manour I him sought:
They told me there, that he was lately gone
About some land, which he had dearly bought
Long since on earth, to take possession.

I straight return’d, and knowing his great birth,
Sought him accordingly in great resorts;
In cities, theatres, gardens, parks, and courts:
At length I heard a ragged noise and mirth

Of theeves and murderers: there I him espied,
Who straight, Your suit is granted, said, and died.

George Herbert

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Love is swift of foot;/Love's a man of war.

George Herbert

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Wouldst thou both eat thy cake and have it?

George Herbert

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For if I wimp my wing on thine. Affliction shall advance the flight in me.

George Herbert


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But I am lost in flesh, whose sugared lies,
Still mock me and grow bold:
Sure thou didst put a mind there, if I could
Find where it lies.

George Herbert


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A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread.

George Herbert

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Every mile is two in winter

George Herbert


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The market is the best garden.

George Herbert

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