Proverbial Wisdom

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

397. One can be a soldier without dying, and a lover without sighing.

Sir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904)

Adzuma, or The Japanese Wife (Sakamune),
Act II, Scene V

398. There swims no goose so grey, but soon or late
She finds some honest gander for her mate.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

The Wife of Bath, line 98

399. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

The Bible

Proverbs 15:17

400. Who is worse shod than the shoemaker’s wife?

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Chap. XI

401. But love is blind, and lovers cannot see
The pretty follies they themselves commit.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

The Merchant of Venice (Jessica), Act II, Scene VI

402. Friendship’s the privilege
Of private men; for wretched greatness knows
No blessing so substantial.

Nahum Tate (1652-1715)

The Loyal General