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.
169.
Nature and Nature’s laws lay hid in night:
God said, ‘Let Newton be!’ and all was light.
Epitaph intended for Sir Isaac Newton
170. Deeds let escape are never to be done.
Sordello, Bk III
171. Half the failures in life arise from pulling in one’s horse as he is leaping.
Guesses at Truth
172. No man is matriculated to the art of life till he has been well tempted.
Romola (Pietro Cennini), Bk I, Ch. IX
173. ’Tis easier to advise ‘bear up,’ than bear.
Balaustion’s Adventure
174. Wives are young men’s mistresses; companions for middle age; and old men’s nurses.
Essay VIII, Of Marriage and Single Life