Proverbial Wisdom

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

79. Friendship is seldom lasting, but between equals, or where the superiority on one side is reduced by some equivalent advantage on the other.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

The Rambler, No. 64

80. Those who have endeavoured to teach to die well, have taught few to die willingly.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Letter to Mr Jos. Baretti, 10th June, 1761

81. He’s truly valiant, that can wisely suffer
The worst that men can breathe.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Timon of Athens (First Senator), Act III, Scene V

82. Ill deeds are doubled with an evil word.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Comedy of Errors (Luciana), Act III, Scene II

83. Reputation is what men and women think of us.
Character is what God and angels know of us.

Thomas Paine (1737-1809)

84. What is aught, but as ’tis valued?

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Troilus and Cressida (Troilus), Act II, Scene II