Herbert

Famous quotes containing the word herbert:

“When almost all was out, God made a stay,
Perceiving that alone of all His treasure
Rest in the bottom lay.”
—George Herbert (1593–1633)

“True beauty dwells on high: ours is a flame
But borrowed thence to light us thither.
Beauty and beauteous words should go together.”
—George Herbert (1593–1633)

“Man is no starre, but a quick coal
Of mortall fire:
Who blows it not, nor doth controll
A faint desire,
Lets his own ashes choke his soul.”
—George Herbert (1593–1633)