There is great force hidden in a gentle command.
More Quotes from George Herbert:
Lord, with what care hast Thou begirt us round Parents first season us then schoolmasters deliver us to laws they send us bound to rules of reason, holy messengers, pulpits and Sundays, sorrow dogging sin, afflictions sorted, anguish of all sizes, fine nets and stratagems to catch us in, bibles laid open, millions of surprises, blessings beforehand, ties of gratefulness, the sound of glory ringing in our ears without, our shame within, our consciences'' angels and grace, eternal hopes and fears. Yet all these fences and their whole array one cunning bosom-sin blows quite away.George Herbert
The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
George Herbert
Surely if each one saw another's heart, There would be no commerce, No sale or bargain pass all would disperse; And live apart.
George Herbert
Into the bitter box; but O my God,
George Herbert
Pursue not a victory too far. He hath conquered well that hath made his enemy fly thou mayest beat him to a desperate resistance, which may ruin thee.
George Herbert
He that lives in hope dances without music.
George Herbert
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