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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Communism didn't fall. It was pushed. Go to Quote / Comment
By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear. Dare to look in thy chest; for 'Tis thine own: And tumble up and down what thou findst there. Who cannot rest till he good fellows find, he breaks up house, turns out of doors his mind. Go to Quote / Comment
You must lose a fly to catch a trout. Go to Quote / Comment
Spend not on hopes. Go to Quote / Comment
Give me simplicity, that I may live, So live and like, that I may know Thy ways,... Go to Quote / Comment