George Herbert: Poor

George Herbert was Welsh-born English poet, orator and Anglican priest. Explore interesting quotes on poor.

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“477. A poore beauty finds more lovers than husbands.”

Jacula Prudentum (1651)

“It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.”

Jacula Prudentum (1651)

“My meaning (dear Mother) is in these sonnets, to declare my resolution to be, that my poor abilities in poetry, shall be all and ever consecrated to God's glory.”

Letter to His Mother (1609)

“[ Much money makes a countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on every thing. ]”

Jacula Prudentum (1651)

“Man is God's image; but a poor man is
Christ's stamp to boot: both images regard.”

The Temple (1633), The Church Porch

“305. He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.”

Jacula Prudentum (1651)

“473. Hope is the poor man's bread.”

Jacula Prudentum (1651)