14 Quotes & Sayings By George Edward Herbert

George Edward Herbert CBE was a British Conservative politician. He served as Member of Parliament for Worcestershire from 1945 to 1951 and leader of the Conservative Party from 1948 to 1951. After his career in politics he became a highly successful businessman. He was the chairman of a number of companies, including Lloyd's Bank, Hatchards Bookshop and the New English Dictionary Read more

He was also a member of the United Kingdom delegation to UNESCO, a president of the Royal Society of Arts and a vice-president of the British Business Federation.

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Do well and right and let the world sink. George Edward Herbert
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A cheerful look makes a dish a feast George Edward Herbert
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He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world. George Edward Herbert
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You must lose a fly to catch a trout. George Edward Herbert
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The lion is not so fierce as they paint him. George Edward Herbert
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Show me a liar and I will show thee a thief. George Edward Herbert
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The mouse that hath but one hole is quickly taken. George Edward Herbert
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Steal the hog and give the feet for alms. George Edward Herbert
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Fly the pleasure that bites tomorrow. George Edward Herbert
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Wouldst thou both eat they cake and have it? George Edward Herbert
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He that will learn to pray let him go to Sea. George Edward Herbert
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He that will learn to pray let him go to sea. George Edward Herbert