The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.

The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.

To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to read more

To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to alms.]

(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.

(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.

Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.

Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.

Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of
wickedness.

Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of
wickedness.

For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.

For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.

Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.

Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.

Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.

Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.