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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.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
Having no business of his own to attend to, he busies himself
with the affairs of others.
Having no business of his own to attend to, he busies himself
with the affairs of others.
O how full of briars is this working-day world.
O how full of briars is this working-day world.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is read more
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.
Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.
Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.
