Quotes by Robert Herrick

Robert Herrick

Robert Herrick

English lyric poet and cleric

Lived from: 1591 - 1674

Category: Poets (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 24 august 1591 Died: 12 october 1674

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  • Bid me to weep, and I will weep, while I have eyes to see.
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  • Conquer we shall, but, we must first contend! It's not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
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  • Gather ye rose-buds while ye may, old Time is still a-flying: And this same flower that smiles today, tomorrow will be dying.
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  • Great men by small means oft are overthrown.
    Hesperides (1648) Loss From The Least
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  • If a little labor, little are our gains. Man's fortunes are according to his pains.
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  • It is the end that crowns us, not the fight.
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  • The person lives twice who lives the first life well.
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  • Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
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What are the most famous quotes from Robert Herrick?

The two most famous quotes from Robert Herrick are:

  • "Bid me to weep, and I will weep, while I have eyes to see."
  • "Conquer we shall, but, we must first contend! It's not the fight that crowns us, but the end."

When did Robert Herrick live?

Robert Herrick was born in 1591 and died in the year 1674.