It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it read more

It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it lies.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.

It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.

Idle men are the devil's playfellows.

Idle men are the devil's playfellows.

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

And in the morn and liquid dew of youth,
Contagious blastments are are most imminent.

And in the morn and liquid dew of youth,
Contagious blastments are are most imminent.

A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.

A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.