Proverbial Wisdom

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

331. Opinion governs all mankind,
Like the blind’s leading of the blind.

Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

Miscellaneous Thoughts, line 269

332. One brave deed makes no hero.

John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)

The Hero

333. Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

The Bible

Matthew 23:24

334. To manage men one ought to have a sharp mind in a velvet sheath.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Romola, Chap. XXXIX

335. Poverty is a bully if you are afraid of her, or truckle to her. Poverty is good-natured enough if you meet her like a man.

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863)

Philip, Ch. XIX

336. 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