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.
25.
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
The Mourning Bride (Zara), Act III, Scene VIII
26. Swift instinct leaps; slow Reason feebly climbs.
Night Thoughts, Night VII, line 82
27.
Help refused
Is hindrance sought and found.
Ferishtah’s Fancies, Two Camels
28. Who keeps one end in view, makes all things serve.
In a Balcony
29. Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.
The Virtuous Lady. Of Books
30. Those best can bear reproof, who merit praise.
Essay on Criticism, Ep III, line 24