Proverbial Wisdom

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.

William Congreve (1670-1729)

The Mourning Bride (Zara), Act III, Scene VIII

26. Swift instinct leaps; slow Reason feebly climbs.

Edward Young (1683-1765)

Night Thoughts, Night VII, line 82

27. Help refused
Is hindrance sought and found.

Robert Browning (1812-1889)

Ferishtah’s Fancies, Two Camels

28. Who keeps one end in view, makes all things serve.

Robert Browning (1812-1889)

In a Balcony

29. Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.

Thomas Fuller (1654-1734)

The Virtuous Lady. Of Books

30. Those best can bear reproof, who merit praise.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Essay on Criticism, Ep III, line 24