Proverbial Wisdom

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

511. Marriage is a matter of more worth
Than to be dealt in by attorneyship.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Henry VI, Pt I (Suffolk), Act V, Scene VI

512. He who has the truth at his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on his tongue.

John Ruskin (1819-1900)

The Stones of Venice, Infidelitas, §99.

513. For when the power of imparting joy
Is equal to the will, the human soul
Requires no other heaven.

Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822)

Queen Mab, II

514. That only disadvantage of honest hearts, credulity.

Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586)

Arcadia, Bk II

515. Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Richard II (Gaunt), Act II, Scene I

516. Society in poverty is better than solitude in wealth.

Thomas Love Peacock (?1785-1866)

Melincourt (Mr Forrester), Ch. XII