Exercises

Proverbial Wisdom

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

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The sayings in this puzzle are taken randomly from a list of 750 proverbial sayings.

Note: Many of these proverbs and quotations are in archaic English, and neither grammar nor spelling has been modernised.

1. My poverty but not my will consents.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Romeo and Juliet (Apothecary), Act V, Scene I

2. The clothing of our minds certainly ought to be regarded before that of our bodies.

Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729)

Spectator, No. 75.

3. Politeness costs nothing, and gains everything.

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762)

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