Good seed makes a good crop

The obverse is found earlier in 1492 Dialogue of Salomon & Marcolphus (1892) 5 He that sowyth chaf shall porely mowe.

To be a good man it is also expedient Of good Parents to be begotten and borne. ‥Commonly of good Seed procedeth good Corne.
[1569 W. Wager Longer Thou Livest A2]

If the Seed he Sowes be good‥his Crop is according;‥If he Sows Tares‥will he expect Wheat?
[1700 T. Tryon Letters i.]

Seed-time's pretty sure to come around. ‥And good seed makes a good crop.
[1940 L. I. Wilder Long Winter xvii.]

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