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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Hope is the poor man's bread. Go to Quote / Comment
Spend not on hopes. Go to Quote / Comment
A volunteer is a person who can see what others cannot see; who can feel what most do not feel. Often, such gifted persons do not think of themselves as volunteers, but as citizens - citizens in the fullest sense: partners in civilization. Go to Quote / Comment
Go not for every grief to the physician, nor for every quarrel to the lawyer, nor for every thirst to the pot. Go to Quote / Comment
Sometimes Death, puffing at the doore, Blows all the dust about the floore:... Go to Quote / Comment