Proverbial Wisdom

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

1279. The eye is traitor to the heart.

Sir Thomas Wyatt (1503-1542)

That the Eye bewrayeth, etc..

1280. Better be happie than wise.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk II, Ch. VI

1281. Music, the mosaic of the air.

Andrew Marvell (1621-1678)

Music’s Empire, 17

1282. Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

Social Aims

1283. For thre may kepe a counsel — if twain be awaie.

Geoffrey Chaucer (?1343-1400)

The Ten Commandments of Love, 49

1284. It is excellent
To have a giant’s strength; but it is tyrannous
To use it like a giant.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Measure for Measure (Isabella), Act II, Scene II