Proverbial Wisdom
Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.
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.
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.
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.
Epistle to Fleetwood Shephard
478.
In cases of defence ’tis best to weigh
The enemy more mighty than he seems.
Henry V (Dauphin), Act II, Scene IV
479.
Dissensions like small streams are first begun;
Scarce seen they rise, but gather as they run.
The Dispensary, Can. III, line 184
480. Courage scorns the death it cannot shun.
The Conquest of Granada, Pt II (Almanzar), Act IV, Scene II