Proverbial Wisdom

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

529. I beseech you, let his lack of years be no impediment to let him lack a reverend estimation; for I never knew so young a body with so old a head.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Merchant of Venice (the Clerk reads), Act IV, Scene I

530. Never make a defence or apology before you be accused.

King Charles I (1600-1649)

Letter to Lord Wentworth

531. Irrationally held truths may be more harmful than reasoned errors.

Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895)

Science and Culture,
The Coming of Age of the Origin of Species

532. Better a little chiding than a great deal of heart-break.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

The Merry Wives of Windsor (Mrs Page), Act V,
Scene III

533. Never less alone than when alone.

Samuel Rogers (1763-1855)

Human Life

534. Wit’s whetstone, Want.

John Taylor (1578-1653)

Penniless Pilgrimage.