Proverbial Wisdom
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
373. There is nothing on earth so lowly, but duty giveth it importance; No station so degrading, but it is ennobled by obedience.
Proverbial Philosophy, of Subjection, 155
374.
Marriage is a matter of more worth
Than to be dealt in by attorneyship.
Henry VI, Pt I (Suffolk), Act V, Scene VI
375. Wives are young men’s mistresses; companions for middle age; and old men’s nurses.
Essay VIII, Of Marriage and Single Life
376. ‘Men are more eloquent than women made.’ ‘But women are more powerful to persuade.’
Amyntas, Prologue
377. It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies — seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends.
Lacon, CCLXXXVI
378. Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without merit, and lost without deserving.
Othello (Iago), Act II, Scene III