George Herbert Quotes

Welsh-born English poet, orator and Anglican priest (1593-1633)

George Herbert (April 3, 1593 – March 1, 1633) was an English poet and orator.

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743. God's mill grinds slow but sure.

737. The best smell is bread, the best savour salt, the best love that of children.

720. Be what thou wouldst seem to be.

719. One sword keepes another in the sheath.

710. Three can hold their peace if two be away.

707. Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.

684. When God will punish, He will first take away the understanding.

682. One father is more than a hundred schoole-masters.

678. More have repented speech then silence.

677. Dry bread at home is better than rost meate abroad.

676. A little wind kindles, much puts out the fire.

649. A beane in liberty is better than a comfit in prison.

648. Show me a lyer, and I'l shew thee a theefe.

621. Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.

620. Before you make a friend eate a bushell of salt with him.