Hath Quotes
Old English phrasing preserved in classic lines
This page collects quotes that use the archaic word hath, from a proverb about craving more than you have to night's famous thousand eyes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do these quotes use the old word hath?
Hath is an archaic form of has, giving these classic proverbs and lines a more formal, poetic tone.
Is there a proverb about craving more than you own?
Yes, one proverb says a person is not poor for having little, but for craving much more than they have.
Does a quote describe night poetically?
Yes, one short line famously says night hath a thousand eyes, evoking countless unseen watchers in darkness.
Is there a quote reflecting on divine work?
Yes, one brief line simply asks what God hath wrought, a classic expression of awe.
Does any quote address leisure or rest?
Yes, one proverb states that a person has no leisure who never actually uses it. See also Language Quotes.
Other lines reflect on what has been wrought and on leisure left unused, each carrying the older, more poetic rhythm of hath.
