Proverbial Wisdom

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

457. A wise man is never less alone than when he is alone.

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)

Essay on the Faculties of the Mind

458. Handsome is as handsome does.

Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774)

The Vicar of Wakefield, Ch. I

459. There is no felicity upon earth, which carries not its counterpoise of misfortunes; no happiness which mounts so high, which is not depressed by some calamity.

Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667)

Contemplation of the State of Man, Bk I, Chap. II

460. The more haste the lesse speede.

John Heywood (?1497-?1580)

Proverbs, Bk I, Chap. II

461. Ah! better to love in the lowliest cot
Than pine in a palace, alone.

Whyte Melville (1821-1878)

Chastelar

462. He is not valiant that dares die,
But he that boldly bears calamity.

Philip Massinger (1583-1640)

The Maid of Honour, Act IV, Scene III