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George Herbert Quotes about Life

Sometimes the best gain is to lose.

Sometimes the best gain is to lose.

George Herbert (1853). “The works of the Rev. George Herbert: with remarks on his writings, and a sketch of his life”, p.380

Living well is the best revenge.

George Herbert (1853). “The poetical works of George Herbert [and The synagogue, by C. Harvey.]. With life, critical diss., and notes, by G. Gilfillan”, p.308

The shortest answer is doing.

George Herbert (1841). “The remains of ... George Herbert”, p.162

Life is half spent before we know what it is.

George Herbert (1841). “The remains of ... George Herbert”, p.177

Love your neighbor, yet pull not down your hedge.

George Herbert (1877). “Beauties of Rev. George Herbert, A. M.”

Where there is peace, God is.

George Herbert (1853). “The poetical works of George Herbert [and The synagogue, by C. Harvey.]. With life, critical diss., and notes, by G. Gilfillan”, p.314

Every mile is two in winter

George Herbert (1836). “The works of George Herbert. containing Parentalia, the 2nd copy wanting the 1st sheet of vol.2].”, p.179

Hope is the poor man's bread.

George Herbert, Christopher Harvey, George Gilfillan (1857). “The poetical works of George Herbert”, p.306

The book of books, the storehouse and magazine of life and comfort, the holy Scriptures.

George Herbert, Richard Baxter, George Campbell (1845). “The Preacher and Pastor”, p.168

Let all live as they would die.

George Herbert, Joseph Hall (1855). “The Complete Works of George Herbert: And The Satires and Psalms of Bishop Hall”, p.316

You cannot make a windmill go with a pair of bellows.

George Herbert, Christopher Harvey, George Gilfillan (1857). “The poetical works of George Herbert”, p.312