The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.

The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.

After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]

After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]

Health without money is halfe an ague.

Health without money is halfe an ague.

This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.

This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.

What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?

Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?

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.

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

With his own weapon do I stab him.

With his own weapon do I stab him.