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.

Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.

Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.

At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.

At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.

Like people, like priest.

Like people, like priest.

One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.

One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.

Amongst good men two men suffice.

Amongst good men two men suffice.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

To a brave man every soil is his country.

To a brave man every soil is his country.

A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.

A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.