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George Herbert

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Living well is the best revenge.


— George Herbert


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Do not wait; the time will never be "just right." Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.


— George Herbert


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He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome, strong, rich or wise.


— George Herbert


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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.


— George Herbert


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Dare to be true. Nothing can need a lie: a fault which needs it most, grows two thereby.


— George Herbert


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A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.


— 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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