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George Herbert (April 3, 1593 March 1, 1633) was an English poet and orator. Despite living for only 40 years, his stock as a poet has risen and risen. The poems of his final years, written while as a clergyman at Bemerton near Salisbury, are like nothing else in literature. They combine a profound spirituality with a restless experimentation. Their language remains fresh and inspiring today. · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your own bio in the forums. Explore books and films about Herbert, George.




"Deceive not thy physician, confessor, nor lawyer."

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"Be thrifty, but not covetous."

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