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.
115.
Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice:
Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment.
Hamlet (Polonius), Act I, Scene III
116.
When fails our dearest friend,
There may be refuge with our direst foe.
The Wife (Mariana), Act V, Scene II
117.
Something attempted, something done,
Has earned a night’s repose.
The Village Blacksmith
118.
What female heart can gold despise?
What cat’s averse to fish?
Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat
119. What signifies a few foolish angry words? they don’t break bones, nor give black eyes.
The Militant Couple (Bellair)
120. I beseech you, let his lack of years be no impediment to let him lack a reverend estimation; for I never knew so young a body with so old a head.
Merchant of Venice (the Clerk reads), Act IV, Scene I