Proverbial Wisdom

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.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

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.

John Keats (1795-1821)

Lamia, II

621. Best things carry’d to excess are wrong.

Charles Churchill (1732-1764)

The Rosciad, line 1039

622. The best elixir is a friend.

William Somerville (1675-1742)

The Hip

623. You must practise
The manners of the time, if you intend
To have favour from it.

Philip Massinger (1583-1640)

The Unnatural Combat (Montreville), Act I, Scene I

624. The law is blind, and speaks in general terms;
She cannot pity where occasion serves.

Thomas May (?1594-1650)

The Heir (Euphues), Act IV.