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.
385. What signifies a few foolish angry words? they don’t break bones, nor give black eyes.
The Militant Couple (Bellair)
386. He only is a great man who can neglect the applause of the multitude, and enjoy himself independent of its favour.
Spectator, No. 554
387. A double error sometimes sets us right.
Festus (Festus), Bk. XXIV
388.
Nature and Nature’s laws lay hid in night:
God said, ‘Let Newton be!’ and all was light.
Epitaph intended for Sir Isaac Newton
389. A wise man is never less alone than when he is alone.
Essay on the Faculties of the Mind
390. Nothing is so good as it seems beforehand.
Silas Marner (Nancy), Chap. XVIII