Proverbial Wisdom

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

745. Do the duty that lies nearest thee; which thou knowest to be a duty. The second duty will already become clearer.

Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)

Sartor Resartus, Bk II, Ch. IX

746. Nature and Nature’s laws lay hid in night:
God said, ‘Let Newton be!’ and all was light.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Epitaph intended for Sir Isaac Newton

747. Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee and hate thee.

The Bible

Proverbs 25:17

748. Friendship’s like musick; two strings tun’d alike,
Will both stirre; though only one you strike.

Francis Quarles (1592-1644)

Job Militant, Sec 7, Med. 7

749. The virtue which requires to be ever guarded is scarcely worth the sentinel.

Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774)

The Vicar of Wakefield, Chap. V

750. The greatest king is he who is the king
Of greatest subjects.

Gilbert West (1703-1756)

Institution of the Garter, line 302.