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. Revenge proves its own executioner.

John Ford (1586-1639)

The Broken Heart (Bassanes), Act V, Scene II

2. Many little leaks may sink a ship.

Thomas Fuller (1654-1734)

Holy and Profane States; Holy State: The Good Servant.

3. A living dog is better than a dead lion.

The Bible

Ecclesiastes 4:12

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