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George Herbert

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He hath no leisure who useth it not.


— George Herbert


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


— George Herbert


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


— George Herbert


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Hell is full of good meanings and wishings.


— George Herbert


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


— George Herbert


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Many kiss the hand they wish cut off.


— George Herbert


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Never was a miser a brave soul.


— George Herbert


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One sword keeps another in the sheath.


— George Herbert


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Sometimes the best gain is to lose.


— George Herbert


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Spend not on hopes.


— George Herbert


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" Similarly oft quoted is his Outlandish Proverbs publiGeorge Herbertd in 1640. Being born into an artistic and wealthy family he received a good education that led to his holding prominent positions at Cambridge University and Parliament. Though sometime after he was elevated to the level of scholar Herbert was admitted on scholarship to Trinity College Cambridge in 1609 where he graduated first with a Bachelor's and then with a Master's degree in 1613 at the age of 20.

Henry Vaughan said of him "a most glorious saint and seer". Charles Cotton described him as a "soul composed of harmonies". Herbert served in Parliament for two years.

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