“Bene consurgit diluculo qui quærit bona ; qui autem investigator malorum est, opprimetur ab eis.”
“He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.”
“He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.”
“He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.”
“He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.”
Here is, 1. The bad omen of a kingdom's ruin: Where no counsel is, no consultation at all, but every thing done rashly, or no prudent consultation for the common good, but only caballing for parties and divided interests, the people fall, crumble into factions, fall to pieces, fall together by the ears, and fall an easy prey to their common enemies. Councils of war are necessary to the operations of war; two eyes see more than one; and mutual advice is in order to mutual assistance. 2. The good presage of a kingdom's prosperity: In the multitude of counsellors, that see their need one of another, and act in concert and with concern for the public welfare, there is safety; for what prudent methods one discerns not another may. In our private affairs we shall often find it to our advantage to advise with many; if they agree in their advice, our way will be the more clear; if they differ, we shall hear what is to be said on all sides, and be the better able to determine.