Who said “719. One sword keepes another in the sheath.”?

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George Herbert. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceJacula Prudentum (1651)

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Herbert, G. (n.d.). 719. One sword keepes another in the sheath. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32083-719-one-sword-keepes-another-in-the-sheath/

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Herbert, George. “719. One sword keepes another in the sheath.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32083-719-one-sword-keepes-another-in-the-sheath/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Herbert, George. “719. One sword keepes another in the sheath.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32083-719-one-sword-keepes-another-in-the-sheath/.

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