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.
7. The dignity of the commandment is according to the dignity of the commanded.
The Advancement of Learning, Bk I
8. One to-day is worth two to-morrows.
Poor Richard’s Almanac
9. Who keeps one end in view, makes all things serve.
In a Balcony
10. Wit’s whetstone, Want.
Penniless Pilgrimage.
11. What reason weaves, by Passion is undone.
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.
Hesperides, 851