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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The best mirror is an old friend. Go to Quote / Comment
The greatest gift a parent can give a child is unconditional love. As a child wanders and strays, finding his bearings, he needs a sense of absolute love from a parent. There's nothing wrong with tough love, as long as the love is unconditional. Go to Quote / Comment
Lord, with what care hast Thou begirt us round! Parents first season us; then schoolmasters... Go to Quote / Comment
Communism didn't fall. It was pushed. Go to Quote / Comment
In solitude, be a multitude to thyself. Tibullus by all means use sometimes to be alone. Go to Quote / Comment