When thou dost tell another's jest, therein Omit the oaths, which true wit cannot need; Pick out of tales the mirth, but not the sin. George Herbert More Quotes by George Herbert More Quotes From George Herbert Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night. George Herbert keys prayer night Thou who hast given so much to me, give me one more thing... a grateful heart! George Herbert thanksgiving thankful thank-you He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass. George Herbert forgiveness faith relationship A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread. George Herbert be-kind heart love Storms make the oak grow deeper roots. George Herbert storm challenges roots He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop. George Herbert shut-up crafts shops Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches. George Herbert shoes knows The shortest answer is doing. George Herbert answers action life God sees hearts as we see faces. George Herbert disappointment faces heart 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 wisdom wise beauty Where there is peace, God is. George Herbert peace life A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie. George Herbert men Bibles laid open, millions of surprises. George Herbert millions atheism surprise He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie. George Herbert children The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition. George Herbert devil atheism atheist Many things are lost for want of asking. George Herbert losing asking want By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on. George Herbert thread needles past Health without money is halfe an ague. George Herbert money When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates. George Herbert lackeys gates hell I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why. George Herbert born
