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.
121. History is Philosophy teaching by examples.
On the Study and Use of History, Letter II
122. Plenty, as well as want, can separate friends.
Davideis, Bk III, line 205
123.
The drying up a single tear has more
Of honest fame, than shedding seas of gore.
Don Juan, Can. VIII, St. 3
124. Evermore thanks, the exchequer of the poor.
Richard II (Bolingbroke), Act II, Sc. III
125. A death for love’s no death but martyrdom.
Revenge for Honour, Caropia, Act IV, Scene II
126.
Treason doth never prosper; what’s the reason?
For if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
Epigrams