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.

Willowes are weak, yet they bind other wood.

Willowes are weak, yet they bind other wood.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.

Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.

The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.

The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.

A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.

The Cow knowes not what her taile is worth, till she have lost
it.

The Cow knowes not what her taile is worth, till she have lost
it.

Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.

Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.