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.
973.
The nightingale, if she should sing by day,
When every goose is cackling, would be thought
No better a musician than the wren.
The Merchant of Venice (Portia), Act V, Scene I
974. Sir, hell is paved with good intentions.
As given by James Boswell, in his Life of Johnson
975. He that will not use the rod on his child, his child shall be used as a rod on him.
Holy and Profane States. Holy State,
The Good Parent.
976. The cord breaketh at the last by the weakest pull.
Quoted by Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626).
Essay XV, Of Seditions and Troubles
977.
When fails our dearest friend,
There may be refuge with our direst foe.
The Wife (Mariana), Act V, Scene II
978. A brother’s sufferings claim a brother’s pity.
Cato (Marcus), Act I, Scene I