Proverbial Wisdom

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

481. Pigmies are pigmies still, though perched on Alps,
And pyramids are pyramids in vales.

Edward Young (1683-1765)

Night Thoughts, Night VI, line 309

482. ’Tis not in mortals to command success;
But we’ll do more, Sempronius: we’ll deserve it.

Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

Cato (Portius), Act I, Scene II

483. Prevention is better than cure.

Old Proverb

484. A penny for your thought.

John Lyly (?1553-1606)

Euphues, the Anatomy of Wit

485. Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.

Thomas Fuller (1654-1734)

The Virtuous Lady. Of Books

486. Liars should have good memories.

Old Proverb