Proverbial Wisdom
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
619. The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.
Preface to his Dictionary
620.
Philosophy will clip an Angel’s wings,
Conquer all mysteries by rule and line,
Empty the haunted air, the gnomèd mine —
Unweave a rainbow.
Lamia, II
621. Best things carry’d to excess are wrong.
The Rosciad, line 1039
622. The best elixir is a friend.
The Hip
623.
You must practise
The manners of the time, if you intend
To have favour from it.
The Unnatural Combat (Montreville), Act I, Scene I
624.
The law is blind, and speaks in general terms;
She cannot pity where occasion serves.
The Heir (Euphues), Act IV.