Proverbial Wisdom

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

439. For every ‘why’ he had a ‘wherefore’.

Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

Hudibras, Bk Can. I, line 131

440. A brother’s sufferings claim a brother’s pity.

Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

Cato (Marcus), Act I, Scene I

441. Every one can master a grief, but he that has it.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Much Ado about Nothing (Benedick), Act III,
Scene II

442. When Fortune favours, none but fools will dally.

John Dryden (1631-1700)

Epilogue VIII, To The Duke of Guise

443. No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable.

Adam Smith (1723-1790)

The Wealth of Nations, Bk I, Ch. VIII

444. Ill deeds are doubled with an evil word.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Comedy of Errors (Luciana), Act III, Scene II