Easter
(By George Herbert, 1633) Rise heart; thy Lord is risen. Sing his praise Without delays, Who takes thee by the hand, that thou likewise With…
Spreading praise
True praise roots and spreads.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 276. The first word is critical: True The difference between affirmation and flattery…
Change your mind?
The wise are marked by stability. Their "yes" means yes; their "no" means no. They keep their word. They follow through. They show up. They…
Old soul
"He that would be well old must be old betimes."George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 268. This saying has an old word in…
“The least foolish is wise.”
"The least foolish is wise."George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 283. Sometimes you're going to have to lead when you don't feel qualified.…
Which voices?
The persuasion of the fortunate sways the doubtful.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The complete English Works, 275. We want to be like those we admire. Their…
Insight
A good judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 274. I love this one. The most insightful people I know…
Wise fools
If all fools wore white caps, we should seem a flock of geese.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The complete English Works, 272. I love this one--notice…
No doorbell
God comes to see without a bell.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 268. He's always there, of course, but this saying reminds us…
Don’t talk
"Valour that parleys is near yielding"George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 274. This saying reminds us that sometimes it's better to walk away…