Proverbial Wisdom

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

7. Necessity never made a good bargain.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Poor Richard’s Almanac

8. What strong mysterious links enchain the heart,
To regions where the morn of life was spent.

James Grahame (1765-1811)

The Sabbath, line 404

9. The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge.

The Bible

Jeremiah 31:29

10. It’s gude to be merry and wise,
It’s gude to be honest and true,
It’s good to be off wi’ the old love
Before ye be on wi’ the new.

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)

The Bride of Lammermoor, Ch. XXIX.
Misquoting an old Scottish song.

11. He that will use all winds, must shift his sail.

John Fletcher (1579-1625)

The Faithful Shepherdess (Chloe), Act III,
Scene III

12. He that is giddy, thinks the world turns round.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Taming of the Shrew (Katharina), Act V, Scene II