Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.

The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.

It is easy to be wise after the event.

It is easy to be wise after the event.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.

And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.

And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.

A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.

A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

Those griefs burn most which gall in secret.

Those griefs burn most which gall in secret.

Give place to your superiors.

Give place to your superiors.