Proverbial Wisdom

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

253. To bear is to conquer our fate.

Thomas Campbell (1777-1844)

On visiting a Scene in Argyleshire

254. Many little leaks may sink a ship.

Thomas Fuller (1654-1734)

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

255. Let Hercules himself do what he may,
The cat will mew, and dog will have his day.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Hamlet (Hamlet), Act V, Scene I

256. He makes a foe who makes a jest.

John Gay (1685-1732)

Fables, Pt. I, XLVI

257. For Luff is off sa mekill mycht,
That it all paynys makis lycht.
(Trans. — Love is of such great might,
That it all pains makes light.)

John Barbour (?1320-1395)

The Bruce, Bk II, line 520

258. It is the bright day, that brings forth the adder;
And that craves wary walking.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Julius Caesar (Brutus), Act II, Scene I