The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.

The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.

Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!

Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!

A child correct behind and not before.

A child correct behind and not before.

Pedigree and ancestry and what we ourselves have not achieved, I
scarcely recognize as our own.

Pedigree and ancestry and what we ourselves have not achieved, I
scarcely recognize as our own.

Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.

Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.

To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.

To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.

A jade eates as much as a good horse.

A jade eates as much as a good horse.

It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.

It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.