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.
481.
Pigmies are pigmies still, though perched on Alps,
And pyramids are pyramids in vales.
Night Thoughts, Night VI, line 309
482.
’Tis not in mortals to command success;
But we’ll do more, Sempronius: we’ll deserve it.
Cato (Portius), Act I, Scene II
483. Prevention is better than cure.
484. A penny for your thought.
Euphues, the Anatomy of Wit
485. Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.
The Virtuous Lady. Of Books
486. Liars should have good memories.