Quotes By George Herbert

One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.

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.

Living well is the best revenge.

The offender never pardons.

There is great force hidden in a gentle command.

Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes error a fault, and truth discourtesy.

The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

In conversation, humor is worth more than wit and easiness more than knowledge.

Many kiss the hand they wish cut off.

It is part of a poor spirit to undervalue himself and blush.

He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.

Be thrifty, but not covetous.

Spend not on hopes.

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

He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea.

Throw away thy rod, throw away thy wrath; O my God, take the gentle path.

Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.

There is an hour wherein a man might be happy all his life, could he find it.

If a donkey bray at you, don't bray at him.

Sweet spring, full of sweet days and roses, a box where sweets compacted lie.

Sometimes the best gain is to lose.

Deceive not thy physician, confessor, nor lawyer.