Proverbial Wisdom

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

49. The absent Danger greater still appears,
Less fears he who is near the thing he fears.

Samuel Daniel (1562-1619)

Tragedy of Cleopatra (Rodon), Act IV, Scene I

50. My advice is, never do to-morrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time.

Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

David Copperfield (Mr Micawber), Ch. XII

51. A bad excuse is better, they say, than none at all.

Stephen Gosson (1554-1624)

The Schoole of Abuse

52. Life cannot subsist in society but by reciprocal concessions.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Letter to J. Boswell, Esq., 1766

53. Plenty, as well as want, can separate friends.

Abraham Cowley (1618-1667)

Davideis, Bk III, line 205

54. Courage scorns the death it cannot shun.

John Dryden (1631-1700)

The Conquest of Granada, Pt II (Almanzar), Act IV, Scene II