He that makes a good war makes a good peace.
George Herbert Quotes
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome strong, rich or wise.
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| Birth: | 3rd April, 1593 |
| Death: | 1st March, 1633 |
| Nationality: | Welsh |
| Profession: | Poet, Priest |
About
George Herbert was born in Montgomery, Wales. He was a Welsh poet, orator, and Anglican priest. He earned a B.A. degree in 1613 and an M.A. degree in 1616 from Trinity College, Cambridge University. In 1624 and briefly in 1625 he served in the Parliament of England. He wrote several books include: The Temple, The country parson, Poems of George Herbert, The complete English poems, A Priest to the Temple, and A Night in a Moorish Harem.
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