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.
It’s gude to be merry and wise,
It’s gude to be honest and true,
It’s good to be off wi’ the old love
Before ye be on wi’ the new.
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)
The Bride of Lammermoor, Ch. XXIX.
Misquoting an old Scottish song.
2.
’Tis hard for kings to steer an equal course,
And they who banish one oft gain a worse.
John Dryden (1631-1700)
Tarquin and Tullia
3. Lovers ever run before the clock.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Merchant of Venice (Gratiano), Act II, Scene VI
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