Proverbial Wisdom

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

367. Plenty, as well as want, can separate friends.

Abraham Cowley (1618-1667)

Davideis, Bk III, line 205

368. Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As, to be hated, needs but to be seen;
Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face.
We first endure, then pity, then embrace.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Essay on Man

369. The virtue which requires to be ever guarded is scarcely worth the sentinel.

Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774)

The Vicar of Wakefield, Chap. V

370. Examples lead us, and we likely see;
Such as the prince is, will his people be.

Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

Hesperides, 761.

371. When ingratitude barbs the dart of injury, the wound has double danger in it.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816)

The School for Scandal (Jos. Surface), Act IV, Scene III

372. What is prudence in the conduct of every private family, can scarce be folly in that of a great kingdom.

Adam Smith (1723-1790)

The Wealth of Nations