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.
733. Riches can’t always purchase happiness.
The Wedding (Traveller)
734. Laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law.
The Traveller, line 386
735. For hyt is commynly sayd ‘Many yes see bettur than one’.
England in the Reign of Henry VIII, Bk I,
Ch. IV, 3 (Pole)
736.
At every trifle scorn to take offence,
That always shows great pride or little sense.
Essay on Criticism, line 386
737.
He that is but able to express
No sense at all in several languages,
Will pass for learneder than he that’s known
To speak the strongest reason in his own.
Satire upon Human Learning, Pt I, line 65
738. Deeds let escape are never to be done.
Sordello, Bk III