Proverbial Wisdom

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

421. Honesty is the best policy, but he who acts on that principle is not an honest man.

Richard Whately (1787-1863)

Thoughts and Apothegms, Part II, Chapter XVIII

422. Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

Social Aims

423. Better one byrde in hand than ten in the wood.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Ch. XI

424. You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.

Old Proverb

425. The English winter — ending in July
To recommence in August.

George Gordon Byron (1788-1824)

Don Juan, Can. XIII, St. 42

426. Out of sight, out of minde.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Chap. II