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George Herbert Quotes about Wisdom

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His bark is worse than his bite.

His bark is worse than his bite.

Wise, Wisdom, Bark

"Jacula Prudentum; or Outlandish Proverbs, Sentences, &c. Selected by Mr. George Herbert". Book compiled by George Herbert et al., 1651.

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.

Beauty, Wise, Wisdom

George Herbert, Ann Pasternak Slater (1995). “The complete English works”

One flower makes no garland.

Wise, Wisdom, Flower

George Herbert (1861). “The Poetical Works of G. H. and R. Heber. With Memoir”, p.260

Do not grudge To pick out treasures from an earthen pot. The worst speaks something good.

Wisdom, Treasure, Speak

'The Church Porch' (1633) st. 72

Pleasing ware is half sold.

Wise, Wisdom, Half

George Herbert (1857). “Works: In Prose & Verse”, p.302

Sum up at night what thou hast done by day.

Wise, Wisdom, Night

George Herbert, Christopher Harvey, George Gilfillan (1857). “The poetical works of George Herbert”, p.18

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