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.
223. Cut thy coat according to thy cloth.
Euphues and his England
224. Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues.
Christian Moderation. Introduction.
225.
But love is blind, and lovers cannot see
The pretty follies they themselves commit.
The Merchant of Venice (Jessica), Act II, Scene VI
226.
In cases of defence ’tis best to weigh
The enemy more mighty than he seems.
Henry V (Dauphin), Act II, Scene IV
227.
An Englishman,
Being flattered, is a lamb; threatened, a lion.
Alphonsus: Emperor of Germany (Collen), Act I.
228.
Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As, to be hated, needs but to be seen;
Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face.
We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
Essay on Man