Comprehensive information about George Herbert including biographical information, facts, literary works, and more. 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 This educational George Herbert resource has information about the author's life, works, quotations, articles and essays, and more.
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A garden must be looked into, and dressed as the body. Go to Quote / Comment
Every mile is two in winter. 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
Love and a cough cannot be hid. Go to Quote / Comment
He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass. Go to Quote / Comment