Proverbial Wisdom

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

265. The drying up a single tear has more
Of honest fame, than shedding seas of gore.

George Gordon Byron (1788-1824)

Don Juan, Can. VIII, St. 3

266. Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Twelfth Night (Clown), Act I, Scene V

267. The best elixir is a friend.

William Somerville (1675-1742)

The Hip

268. Society in poverty is better than solitude in wealth.

Thomas Love Peacock (?1785-1866)

Melincourt (Mr Forrester), Ch. XII

269. How hard it is for women to keep counsel.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Julius Caesar (Portia), Act II, Scene IV

270. Naught shall make us rue,
If England to herself do rest but true.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

King John (Bastard), Act V, Scene VII