Proverbial Wisdom

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

379. He loves his bonds who, when the first are broke,
Submits his neck unto a second yoke.

Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

Hesperides, 42

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

The Bible

Matthew 23:24

381. Better not do the deed than weep it done.

Matthew Prior (1664-1721)

Henry and Emma

382. An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.

Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773)

Letter to his Son, 9th October, 1746

383. Mordre wol out, that see we day by day.

Geoffrey Chaucer (?1343-1400)

The Nun’s Priest‘s Tale, line 15,058

384. Every one can master a grief, but he that has it.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Much Ado about Nothing (Benedick), Act III,
Scene II