Proverbial Wisdom

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.

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1628-1687)

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.

Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729)

Spectator, No. 554

387. A double error sometimes sets us right.

Philip James Bailey (1816-1902)

Festus (Festus), Bk. XXIV

388. Nature and Nature’s laws lay hid in night:
God said, ‘Let Newton be!’ and all was light.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Epitaph intended for Sir Isaac Newton

389. A wise man is never less alone than when he is alone.

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)

Essay on the Faculties of the Mind

390. Nothing is so good as it seems beforehand.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Silas Marner (Nancy), Chap. XVIII