James Howell Quotes

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

James Howell

God comes at last when we think he is farthest off.

James Howell

An acre of performance is worth the whole world of promise.

James Howell

After rain comes fair weather.

James Howell

An acre of performance is worth the whole world of promise.

James Howell

After rain comes fair weather.

James Howell

He that hath the name to be an early riser may sleep till noon.

James Howell

Could any State on Earth Immortall be,Venice by Her rare Goverment is She;Venice Great Neptunes Minion, still a Mayd,Though by the warrlikst Potentats assayed;Yet She retaines Her Virgin-waters pure,Nor any Forren mixtures can endure;Though, Syren-like on Shore and Sea, Her FaceEnchants all those whom once She doth embrace,Nor is ther any can Her bewty prizeBut he who hath beheld her with his Eyes:Those following Leaves display, if well observed,How she long Her Maydenhead preserved,How for sound prudence She still bore the Bell;Whence may be drawn this high-fetchd parallel,Venus and Venice are Great Queens in their degree,Venus is Queen of Love, Venice of Policie.

James Howell

It's no use crying over spilt milkWhat’s done, is done.

James Howell