Proverbial Wisdom

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

331. The first act’s doubtful, but we say
It is the last commends the play.

Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

Hesperides, 225

332. Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Scenes of Clerical Life: Mr Gilfil’s Love Story

333. When sorrows come, they come not single spies,
But in battalions!

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Hamlet (King), Act IV, Scene V

334. More haste than good speed makes many fare the worse.

Anonymous (1569-1570)

The Marriage of Wit and Science (Wit), Act IV, Sc. I

335. Fast bind, fast find.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

The Merchant of Venice (Shylock), Act II, Scene V

336. A man is never too old to learn.

Thomas Middleton (1580-1627)

Mayor of Queenborough (Simon), Act V, Scene I