Proverbial Wisdom

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

7. The dignity of the commandment is according to the dignity of the commanded.

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

The Advancement of Learning, Bk I

8. One to-day is worth two to-morrows.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Poor Richard’s Almanac

9. Who keeps one end in view, makes all things serve.

Robert Browning (1812-1889)

In a Balcony

10. Wit’s whetstone, Want.

John Taylor (1578-1653)

Penniless Pilgrimage.

11. What reason weaves, by Passion is undone.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Essay on Man, Ep. II, line 42

12. For all our works a recompence is sure: ’Tis sweet to think on what was hard t’ endure.

Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

Hesperides, 851