Proverbial Wisdom

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

313. A man’s disposition is never well known till he be crossed.

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Advancement of Learning, Bk II

314. Two heads are better than one.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Chap. IX

315. You can’t judge a horse by the harness.

Old Proverb

316. How happy could I be with either,
Were t’ other dear charmer away!

John Gay (1685-1732)

The Beggars’ Opera (Mac heath sings), Act II,
Scene II

317. There is no felicity upon earth, which carries not its counterpoise of misfortunes; no happiness which mounts so high, which is not depressed by some calamity.

Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667)

Contemplation of the State of Man, Bk I, Chap. II

318. Grief makes one hour ten.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Richard II (Bolingbroke), Act I, Scene III