Proverbial Wisdom

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

415. At every trifle scorn to take offence,
That always shows great pride or little sense.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Essay on Criticism, line 386

416. He makes no friend who never made a foe.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)

Launcelot and Elaine.

417. Love’s tongue is in the eyes.

Phineas Fletcher (1582-1650)

Piscatorie Eclogues, V, St. 13

418. Them as ha’ never had a cushion don’t miss it.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Adam Bede (Mrs Poyser), Bk VI Chap. XLIX

419. The greatest clerks ben not the wisest men.

Geoffrey Chaucer (?1343-1400)

The Miller’s Tale

420. ‘Men are more eloquent than women made.’ ‘But women are more powerful to persuade.’

Thomas Randolph (1605-1635)

Amyntas, Prologue