English metaphysical poet, orator, and clergyman. His poems are characterized by a precision of language, a metrical versatility, and ingenious use of imagery. Being born into an artistic and wealthy family, he received a good education which led to his holding prominent positions at Cambridge University and Parliament.
George Herbert’s poetry has been set to music by several composers. He also wrote poems in Latin and Greek. (1593-1633)
– George Herbert Quotes –
The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
~ George Herbert
Do not wait; the time will never be “just right.” Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.
~ George Herbert
There is an hour wherein a man might be happy all his life, could he find it.
~ George Herbert
Better never begin than never make an end.
~ George Herbert
There would be no great men if there were no little ones.
~ George Herbert
Good words are worth much, and cost little.
~ George Herbert
There is great force hidden in a gentle command.
~ George Herbert
Punishment is lame, but it comes.
~ George Herbert
Love and a cough cannot be hid.
~ George Herbert
The offender never pardons.
~ George Herbert
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
It is part of a poor spirit to undervalue himself and blush.
~ George Herbert
A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
~ George Herbert
Read as you taste fruit or savor wine, or enjoy friendship, love or life.
~ George Herbert
One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.
~ George Herbert
Take all that is given whether wealth, love or language, nothing comes by mistake and with good digestion all can be turned to health.
~ George Herbert
Sometimes the best gain is to lose.
~ George Herbert
Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.
~ George Herbert
Living well is the best revenge.
~ George Herbert
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
~ George Herbert
War makes thieves and peace hangs them.
~ George Herbert
Life is half spent before we know what it is.
~ George Herbert
Dare to be true: nothing can need a lie: A fault, which needs it most, grows two thereby.
~ George Herbert
The eyes have one language everywhere.
~ George Herbert
He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven.
~ George Herbert
In conversation, humor is worth more than wit and easiness more than knowledge.
~ George Herbert
