Edward Herbert of Cherbury

Famous quotes containing the words edward and/or herbert:

    “And what will you leave to your own mother dear,
    Edward, Edward?
    And what will ye leave to your own mother dear,
    My dear son, now tell me, O?”
    “The curse of hell from me shall ye bear,
    Mother, mother;
    —Unknown. Edward (l. 49–54)

    virtue lies therein,
    A secret virtue bringing peace and mirth
    By flight of sin.
    —George Herbert (1593–1633)