Proverbial Wisdom

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

1225. The pen is mightier than the sword.

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873)

Richelieu (Richelieu), Act II, Scene II

1226. What’s in a name? That which we call a rose,
By any other name would smell as sweet.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Romeo and Juliet (Juliet), Act II, Scene II

1227. When fails our dearest friend,
There may be refuge with our direst foe.

James Sheridan Knowles (1784-1862)

The Wife (Mariana), Act V, Scene II

1228. Second thoughts are best.

Old Proverb

1229. Liars should have good memories.

Old Proverb

1230. On adamant our wrongs we all engrave,
But write our benefits upon the wave.

William King (1663-1712)

The Art of Love, line 971