Robert Herrick

It takes great wit and interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish. ↗

— Robert Herrick

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The person lives twice who lives the first life well. ↗

— Robert Herrick

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Bid me to love, and I will give a loving heart to thee. ↗

— Robert Herrick

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Conquer we shall, but, we must first contend! It's not the fight that crowns us, but the end. ↗

— Robert Herrick

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In things a moderation keep; Kings ought to shear, not skin, their sheep. ↗

— Robert Herrick

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Who covets more is evermore a slave. ↗

— Robert Herrick

#more #slave #who

Attempt the end, and never stand to doubt. Nothing's so hard but search will find it out. ↗

— Robert Herrick

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Each must in virtue strive for to excel; That man lives twice that lives the first life well. ↗

— Robert Herrick

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He loves his bonds who, when the first are broke, Submits his neck into a second yoke. ↗

— Robert Herrick

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Know when to speak - for many times it brings danger, to give the best advice to kings. ↗

— Robert Herrick

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