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George Edward Herbert Quotes: You must lose a fly to catch a trout.
         

You must lose a fly to catch a trout.


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You must lose a fly to catch a trout.
         



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Do well and right and let the world sink.

Do well and right and let the world sink.



The lion is not so fierce as they paint him.

The lion is not so fierce as they paint him.



The mouse that hath but one hole is quickly taken.

The mouse that hath but one hole is quickly taken.



A cheerful look makes a dish a feast

A cheerful look makes a dish a feast



He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.

He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.



Show me a liar and I will show thee a thief.

Show me a liar and I will show thee a thief.



Steal the hog and give the feet for alms.

Steal the hog and give the feet for alms.



Fly the pleasure that bites tomorrow.

Fly the pleasure that bites tomorrow.



Wouldst thou both eat they cake and have it?

Wouldst thou both eat they cake and have it?



Poverty is no sin.

Poverty is no sin.





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The hero is not fed on sweets, Daily his own heart he eats; Chambers of the great are jails, And head-winds right for royal sails.

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