Proverbial Wisdom

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

1279. There is nothing more requisite in business than dispatch.

Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

The Drummer (Vellum), Act V, Scene I

1280. That all men would be cowards, if they dare,
Some men have had the courage to declare.

George Crabbe (1754-1832)

Tale I, line I

1281. He makes a foe who makes a jest.

John Gay (1685-1732)

Fables, Pt. I, XLVI

1282. Who bravely dares, must sometimes risk a fall.

Tobias George Smollett (1721-1771)

Advice (Friend), line 208

1283. A good book is the best of friends, the same to-day and for ever.

Martin Farquhar Tupper (1810-1889)

Proverbial Philosophy. Of Reading, line 14

1284. Use not to lie, for that is unhonest: speak not every truth, for that is unneedful; yes, in time and place, a harmless lie is a great deal better than a hurtful truth.

Roger Ascham (1515-1568)

Letter to Mr C. Howe