George Herbert was a Welsh poet, orator and Anglican priest. 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. As a student at Trinity College, Cambridge, England, George Herbert excelled in languages and music. He went to college with the intention of becoming a priest, but his scholarship attracted the attention of King James I/VI. Herbert served in parliament for two years. public orator and poet
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Take all that is given whether wealth, love or language, nothing comes by mistake and with good digestion all can be turned to health. Go to Quote / Comment
Read as you taste fruit or savor wine, or enjoy friendship, love or life. Go to Quote / Comment
One enemy is too much. Go to Quote / Comment
Sometimes Death, puffing at the doore, Blows all the dust about the floore:... Go to Quote / Comment
I take as my guide the hope of a saint in crucial things, unity - in important things, diversity - in all things, generosity. Go to Quote / Comment