George Herbert Feet Quotations

Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.

To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot. [To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]

To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

Deceive not thy physician, confessor, nor lawyer.

A coole mouth, and warme feet, live long.

Better the feet slip then the tongue.

He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.

Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.

To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes. [To steal the hog, and give the feet to alms.]

Better a bare foote then none.

When once thy foot enters the church, be bare. God is more there than thou: for thou art there Only by his permission. Then beware, That leads from earth to heaven.

Where your will is ready, your feet are light.