Quotes by George Herbert

A servant with this clause     Makes drudgery divine; Who sweeps a room, as for Thy laws,     Makes that and the action fine.

— George Herbert

The consciousness of duty performed gives us music at midnight.

— George Herbert

Lie not, neither to thyself nor men nor God. Let mouth and heart be one—beat and speak together, and make both felt in action. It is for cowards to lie.

— George Herbert

Gold thou mayest safely touch, but if it stick Unto thy hands, it woundeth to the quick.

— George Herbert

Knowledge is folly unless grace guide it.

— George Herbert