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.
703.
Dissensions like small streams are first begun;
Scarce seen they rise, but gather as they run.
The Dispensary, Can. III, line 184
704. Princes are like to heavenly bodies, which cause good or evil times, and which have much veneration, but no rest.
Essay XX, Of Empire
705. He lives long that lives well.
Holy and Profane States. Holy State,
The Good Child
706. A friend ought to shun no pain, to stand his friend in stead.
Damon and Pithias (Carisophus)
707. Better not do the deed than weep it done.
Henry and Emma
708. A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a life’s experience.
The Professor at the Breakfast Table, Ch. X