Exercises

Proverbial Wisdom

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

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The sayings in this puzzle are taken randomly from a list of 750 proverbial sayings.

Note: Many of these proverbs and quotations are in archaic English, and neither grammar nor spelling has been modernised.

1. In cases of defence ’tis best to weigh
The enemy more mighty than he seems.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry V (Dauphin), Act II, Scene IV

2. Trust not him that hath once broken faith.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry VI, Pt III (Queen Elizabeth),
Act IV, Scene IV

3. Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot
That it do singe yourself.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry VIII (Norfolk), Act I, Scene I

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