Proverbial Wisdom

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

475. Ill deeds are doubled with an evil word.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

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

476. These are the English arts, these we profess,
To be the same in misery and success;
To teach oppressors laws, assist the good,
Relieve the wretched, and subdue the proud.

Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax (1661-1715)

The Man of Honour

477. The world agrees,
That he writes well who thinks with ease;
Then he, by sequel logical,
Writes best who never thinks at all.

Matthew Prior (1664-1721)

Epistle to Fleetwood Shephard

478. In cases of defence ’tis best to weigh
The enemy more mighty than he seems.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry V (Dauphin), Act II, Scene IV

479. Dissensions like small streams are first begun;
Scarce seen they rise, but gather as they run.

Sir Samuel Garth (1661-1719)

The Dispensary, Can. III, line 184

480. Courage scorns the death it cannot shun.

John Dryden (1631-1700)

The Conquest of Granada, Pt II (Almanzar), Act IV, Scene II