Proverbial Wisdom

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

415. All things that are,
Are with more spirit chased than enjoy’d.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Merchant of Venice (Gratiano), Act II, Scene VI

416. If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some; for he that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Poor Richard’s Almanac

417. Out of sight, out of minde.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Chap. II

418. The beginning of compunction is the beginning of a new life.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Felix Holt, Ch. XIII

419. Two of a trade can ne’er agree.

John Gay (1685-1732)

Fables, XXL

420. Love is like linnen, often chang’d, the sweeter.

Phineas Fletcher (1582-1650)

Sicelides (Cosma), Act III., Scene V.