Proverbial Wisdom

Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.

655. Old friends are best.

John Selden (1584-1654)

Table Talk. Friends

656. I mean not to run with the Hare and holde with the
Hounde.

John Lyly (?1553-1606)

Euphues, Euphues to Philautus

657. The society exists for the benefit of its members; not the members for the benefit of the society.

Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)

The Principles of Sociology, Sec. 222

658. The appetite of the labouring man laboureth for him.

The Bible

Proverbs 16:26

659. One minute gives invention to destroy; what to rebuild, will a whole age employ.

William Congreve (1670-1729)

The Double Dealer (Maskwell), Act I, Scene VI

660. Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Scenes of Clerical Life: Mr Gilfil’s Love Story