The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.

The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.

All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.

All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.

Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.

Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.

Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.

Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.

Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.

Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.

Want of pluck shows want of blood.

Want of pluck shows want of blood.

Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.

Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

See the effect of commercial intercourse.

See the effect of commercial intercourse.