Proverbial Wisdom

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

223. In Folly’s cup still laughs the bubble, Joy.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Essay on Man, Ep. II, line 288

224. Mordre wol out, that see we day by day.

Geoffrey Chaucer (?1343-1400)

The Nun’s Priest‘s Tale, line 15,058

225. A death for love’s no death but martyrdom.

Henry Glapthorne (1610-1643)

Revenge for Honour, Caropia, Act IV, Scene II

226. He that will use all winds, must shift his sail.

John Fletcher (1579-1625)

The Faithful Shepherdess (Chloe), Act III,
Scene III

227. He makes a foe who makes a jest.

John Gay (1685-1732)

Fables, Pt. I, XLVI

228. Marriage must be a relation either of sympathy or of conquest.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Romola, Bk III, Ch. XLVIII