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.

Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.

Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.

Hee that burnes his house warmes himselfe for once.

Hee that burnes his house warmes himselfe for once.

To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.

To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.

Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.

Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.

Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.